Introduction to Cybersecurity

Explore the field of cybersecurity, including its history, importance, and core principles. Understand the various types of cyber threats and the fundamental concepts of information security. Come away with a familiarity of the basic types of cyber threats.
 

Agenda

Unit 1:  Fundamental Security Concepts

• Introduction to cybersecurity principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA Triad).
• Threat landscape overview.

Cryptography

• Understanding encryption and its importance in securing data.
• Key differences between symmetric and asymmetric encryption.

Unit 2:  Symmetric & Asymmetric Cryptography

• Detailed exploration of algorithms like AES, RSA, and their use cases.
• Key exchange protocols.

Key Management & Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

• Best practices for secure key storage and usage.
• Overview of PKI and digital certificates.

Unit 3:  Understanding Vulnerability Types

• Common vulnerabilities, including buffer overflows, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting.
• How vulnerabilities are exploited.

Malware & Attackers

• Types of malware: viruses, ransomware, spyware.
• Motivations and methods of attackers.

Unit 4:  Social Engineering & Password Attacks

• Techniques like phishing and baiting.
• Best practices for password management and defense.

Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations

• Frameworks for identifying and addressing risks.