EC-Council - Cyber Security Foundations: Why Cyber Security is Important

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Cyber Security Foundations: Why Cyber Security is Important
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Overview

Duration	3 weeks
Total fee	₹900
Mode of learning	Online
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Credential	Certificate

Cyber Security Foundations: Why Cyber Security is Important
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Duration 3 weeks
Weekly study 2 hours
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Cyber Security Foundations: Why Cyber Security is Important
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Course details

Skills you will learn

Security Disaster Recovery Cyber Security Networking Ethical Hacking VPN Phishing

More about this course

Cyber attacks cost an enormous amount of money every year. This figure is on the rise. According to one source, the cost of cybercrime for 2021 will rise to $6 trillion, double the estimated figure for 2015. By 2025, this is predicted to rise to $10.5 trillion.
This course will show you why cyber security is important. You'll learn about common types of cyber attacks, including phishing, viruses, and social engineering attacks, and how you can protect against them. You'll also learn how to build a safe password policy, build in ransomware protection, and best practices for mobile data security.
To understand why cyber security is important, we must understand the risks we face.
This cyber security training course is designed to introduce you to some of the most common and dangerous cyber attacks. Topics covered include:
how to build a good password policy and how using a password manager increases data security
the risks associated with using unknown USB drives, including USB 'rubber ducky' password stealers
how to defend against viruses, including ransomware protection, and what to do when infected
the cyber security risks associated with social media, including social engineering attacks
how to identify spear phishing and phishing emails
best practices for mobile data security, including VPNs and DNS redirects
disaster recovery and how to prepare for worst-case scenarios
Completing this introduction to cyber security will enable you to take the first key steps to protecting your organization's data. With these cyber security basics, you can prevent sensitive information getting into the wrong hands and avoid the associated costs.