End User Security 101
End User Security 101
This instructor led, online training course allows organizations to increase their security defenses quickly and with minimal investment by ensuring that end-users are equipped with the knowledge necessary to be effective defenders of their organizations’ data. The program is designed for non-technical end-users of computers, mobile devices, networks, and the Internet.
All individuals that have access to an organization’s information systems require a thorough understanding of their effect on cybersecurity. In this course, students will learn to identify many of the common risks involved in using conventional end-user technology, how to use it safely, how to protect themselves and their organizations from malicious threats.
Instructor:
Derrick Coston, Security+, CISSP, CISA, GIAC
Course Information
Skills Learned
- Understand the latest risks involved in using the technology available in today’s workplaces
- How to become an active contributor to the security of your company’s assets
- Recognize insider threats and close the door on intruders
- Securing your devices and accommodating remote work locations
- Responsible use of the Internet
Who Should Attend This Course
This course is designed for non-technical end-users of computers, mobile devices, networks, and the Internet, enabling employees of any organization to use technology more securely to minimize digital risks.
Prerequisites
None
Course Outline
- Introduction
- The Human Factor / Your Cubicle
- The human factor, passwords, & cracking tools
- Multifactor authentication
- Social engineering attacks & techniques
- Data security and destruction
- Working remotely
- Your Company
- Physical safety, malware, & viruses
- Layered security and defense in-depth, principle of least privileges
- Mobile device security and travel concerns
- Advanced persistent threats
