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Pluralsight

Security Awareness: Basic Concepts and Terminology

via Pluralsight

Overview

Reports of cyber attacks contain a lot of information, but do you understand attacks? Learn about the basic concepts and vocab of cyber security and how they can help prevent a future attack or stop one in its tracks. You'll have the necessary skills and knowledge of cyber security needed to prevent a future attack.

After a cyber attack report, you may not be sure what to do and you’re not exactly sure if your home or office is under attack or who to report it to. In this course, Security Awareness: Basic Concepts and Terminology, you'll learn how to protect your business and yourself from cyber attacks. First, you'll dive into an overview of cyber security terminology. Next, you'll explore the common types of attacks and defenses against them. Finally, you'll discover how to be proactive and avoid getting infected with malicious software or a malicious person. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the necessary skills and knowledge of cyber security needed to prevent a future attack.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Introduction to the Course 4mins
  • Security: What Are You Protecting? 6mins
  • Security: Who Is Helping to Protect? 9mins
  • Attacks Defined: Threats, Exploits, and Risks 19mins
  • Security: The Proactive Approach 8mins
  • How to Report an Attack 5mins

Taught by

Jason Helmick

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