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W1-2 Module 1 Introduction To Cyber Security

Cybersecurity involves protecting technology systems, networks, programs and data from digital attacks or cyber threats. It is important because cyber attacks can disrupt networks and infrastructure, destroy data integrity or steal confidential information. Cybersecurity aims to protect individuals, businesses, governments and organizations from these cyber attacks. Common cyber attacks include network attacks, malware distribution and social engineering. Cyber defenders work to secure systems with controls, software and policies to prevent data theft and system disruption from hackers, criminals and hostile nation states.

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W1-2 Module 1 Introduction To Cyber Security

Cybersecurity involves protecting technology systems, networks, programs and data from digital attacks or cyber threats. It is important because cyber attacks can disrupt networks and infrastructure, destroy data integrity or steal confidential information. Cybersecurity aims to protect individuals, businesses, governments and organizations from these cyber attacks. Common cyber attacks include network attacks, malware distribution and social engineering. Cyber defenders work to secure systems with controls, software and policies to prevent data theft and system disruption from hackers, criminals and hostile nation states.

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Module 1 :Introduction to Cyber Security

what is cybersecurity?
• Cybersecurity is the ability to protect or
defend
Cyberspace from an attacks – (National
Institutes of Standards Technology –NIST)
• Cyber attack – an attack for disrupting,
disabling, destroying or maliciously controlling
a computer environment/infrastructure; or
destroying the integrity of the data or stealing
controlled information
What is cyberspace?
▪ Cyberspace is where online
communication happens. If
you've spent time chatting
with friends on the Internet,
you've been in cyberspace.
▪ Cyberspace is a world of
information through the
internet.
▪ It can be said that anything
that is done via the use of
internet,
occurs within the confines of
the cyberspace
Why does cybersecuritymatter?

• Cybersecurity is involved every


time we touch a computer or a computing device
• Your cyber hygiene affects others
• Cyber security is a shared responsibility
Why CybersecurityTraining?
• Status of the office
• We already have:
• Management Controls
• Technical Controls
• Operational Controls
• We need:
• Human Controls
Who are the victims of cyber attacks?
• Businesses
• Government
• Financial Institutions
• Energy Companies
• Educational Institutions
• Media outlets
• You
What do we stand to lose?

• Money
• Reputation
• Personal information
Who are theattackers?

• Hackers
• Cyber criminals
• Cyber spies
▪ 76 Chinese Hackers Arrested in Runda
• Nation-States
• Malicious Insiders
• Hacktivists – hackers with political motives
• Script Kiddies
How are theyattacking?
• Network attack (Denial of service; man-in-the middle
attack; Brute force attack etc)
• Malware Distribution – malicious software: (through
emails; infected documents; websites; QR codes;
Crypto-locker)
• Social Engineering -psychological manipulation of
people to divulge confidential information
• Data theft
Who are ourdefenders?
• ICT Team
• Security Vendors – firewalls, antivirus, Intrusion monitors and
detections
• ICT Hardware/Software manufacturers
• The Government – laws, policies, prosecutions etc
• You, the User
What are weprotecting?
What is informationsystems

• A computer information system is


a system composed of people and
computers that processes or
interprets information.
• The software used to run a
computerized database or to refer
to only a computer system.
Computer-Based Information Systems
Quality information needs to possess the following attributes:

❖Without data and the ability to process it, an


organization could not successfully complete most
business activities
The Value ofInformation
• Value of information is directly linked to how it helps
decision makers achieve their organization’s goals
• For example, value of information might be measured
in:
• Time required to make a decision
• Increased profits to the company
security VS Safety
Security: We must protect our
computers and data in the same way
that we secure the doors to our homes.
Safety: We must behave in ways that
protect us against risks and threats that
come with technology.
• Virus - A virus attaches itself to a program, file, or disk
• Worm - Worms are more sophisticated viruses that can replicate
automatically and send themselves to other computers by first taking
control of certain software programs on your PC, such as email.
• Trojan Horse / Logic Bomb
• Phishing –acquire sensitive information such as usernames,
passwords, and credit card details often for malicious reasons, by
masquerading as a trustworthy entity
• Social Engineering
LOOMING THREATS
• Cloud services
• Ransomware
• Spear phishing - is an email that appears to be from
an individual or business that you know.
• The Internet of Things

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