Cyber Secure User

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The threat of cybercrime to both individuals and businesses is rising fast.

Star Cyber Secure User is a global awareness certification program curated to create, enhance and sustain awareness about the rising threats in the information or cyber world. The purpose of the SCSU certification is to orient the learner to the correct use of the cyber world, explains data security and associated threats, and suggests relevant solutions to combat the same.

The program helps learners acquire a fundamental understanding of various computer and network security threats such as malware, virus and backdoors, identity theft, phishing scams, hacking attacks, credit card fraud, and social engineering, and protect their information assets in the constantly changing security landscape.

Audience

Beginner

Course Objectives

In this course, you will learn about:

• How to secure yourself and your organisation from cyber attacks
• How to spot vulnerabilities
• How to secure data and operating systems
• Best practices for Internet security
• How to secure your mobile devices from attacks
• How to secure your communication over network connections

Course Outcome

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Secure yourself from the cyberattacks
• Secure your PC from cyberattacks
• Identify the threats and attacks and prepare yourself from unforeseen incidents

Table of Contents Outline

1. Introduction to Cyber Secure User
2. Describing Data Security and Its Need
3. Securing Windows, Linux and MAC Operating systems
4. Exploring Browser and Internet Safety
5. Exploring Email and how to secure from email threats
6. Social Networking: Associated Risk and Solutions
7. Safeguarding the Mobile Devices
8. Cloud and Its Associated Threats
9. Communicating securely over network connections
10. Threats and Solutions
11. Preparing for Unforeseen Threats