IEEE Cybersecurity: School Hygiene Program
Description
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of cyber security and information security, starting with clear definitions and practical examples to illustrate the concepts. Students will gain insights into the interrelationships among threats, vulnerabilities, and risks in the global threat landscape, with real-world examples to deepen their understanding. Further moving on to networks, participants will develop a basic understanding of network architecture and how data is transmitted through different layers.
A significant portion of the course focuses on defensive actions against threats, emphasizing the importance of protecting and securing IT devices like mobile phones and laptops. Various methods and best practices for securing these devices are covered in detail.
With the increasing prevalence of cybercrime, especially targeting children and young adults, this course addresses the need for awareness and safety measures when conducting online interactions. Students will learn strategies to safeguard themselves and others in the digital realm.
The course concludes with a summary of best practices for information security, providing participants with actionable steps and safeguards to implement in their personal and professional lives.
Overall, this course equips students with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the cyber domain securely and responsibly, contributing to a safer digital landscape for themselves and others.
Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of cyber security and information security concepts, threats, vulnerabilities, and risks. This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to protect and secure IT devices, computer networks, and online activities. It also focuses on educating individuals, especially children and young adults, about potential cybercrime threats and the best practices to to have a safe digital experience.
Course Topics
- Cyber Security & Threat Landscape
- Overview of a Computer Network,
- Securing your IT devices – desktops, laptop, pads and mobiles
- How to remain safe On-Line and keep children safe
- Information security best practices
- Debunking some Myths – Dos and Don’t’s
Why You Should Enrol
- To gain understanding of basic concepts in cybersecurity
- To get an idea about cybercrimes and threats in real-world scenarios and prepare yourself to face challenges in the digital realm.
- To gain a basic idea on the networking fundamentals
- To secure yourself and your devices in the digital world
How Will This Course Help You
- You will learn to safeguard digital assets from malicious actors, understand information security's significance.
- By completing this course, students will gain a solid foundation in cyber security and information security principles, enabling them to comprehend and address various cyber threats effectively. They will learn the importance of securing IT devices, such as mobile phones and laptops, and will be equipped with methods to safeguard their online transactions.
- The course will also dispel common myths associated with cyber security, providing users with a realistic perspective and a deeper understanding of the concepts covered in the module..
Who Can Enrol
- School students
- School Management and Teachers
- Individuals looking to have a safe digital experience
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals is required, but the participant should have basic familiarity using computers, the internet, and various digital devices.