Cyber security for the business user - SPECTRO
This course is targeted towards the business users who encounter daily threats associated with Internet use in both their professional and personal lives. By the end of the course, you will gain valuable insight into both the common as well as the specific methods that attackers use to target businesses and individuals.
The proposed topics cover a broader range of topics, such as web-based attacks, email scams, social engineering as well as file extensions, password policies and general workplace security. All of these subjects highlight the importance of cybersecurity as a pillar in the modern, connected world.
Course overview
Introduction
- Introduction to cyber security
- Malware evolution
Web & social attacks
- Malicious URLs
- Masquerading (phishing)
- Impersonation: email
- Impersonation: social media
Software attacks
- File extensions
- Secure software
- Office security
Invisible attacks
- Certificates
- Software updates
- Firewalls & VPN
- Passwords
Preventive measures
- Backups
- Physical security
About SPECTRO
This course is delivered by SPECTRO. SPECTRO is a consortium consisting of 12 higher education institutions from 7 different countries, 2 innovative SMEs, and one leading research center in Information Systems and EIT Digital. SPECTRO is co-funded by the European Union’s Digital Europe Programme.
