About the course
The Cyber Security Course aims to educate participants about the potential risks they face while using the internet, communication tools, social networks, email, online games, and other digital platforms. The course focuses on helping participants understand the importance of online security, recognize potential threats, and adopt safe browsing practices. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to reduce vulnerabilities to malware attacks, identity theft, and other cyber threats.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, participants will:
Understand the fundamentals of cyber security: Learn basic terminology, authentication mechanisms, and the importance of cybersecurity in daily life.
Identify and prevent cyber threats: Recognize major types of malware, dangerous site profiles, and cyberbullying, and learn how to use prevention tools like firewalls, anti-malware programs, and VPNs.
Adopt safe online practices: Develop skills to navigate safely, manage security risks, and implement preventive measures to protect personal and organizational data.
Course Content
This program ensures a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity, equipping participants with practical skills to enhance digital safety and implement security strategies in both personal and professional contexts.
- Morning Session:
- Meeting and Welcoming
- The Need for Cyber Security: Analysis and Goal Setting
- Definition and Basic Elements of Cyber Security
- Afternoon Session:
- Current Legislation and EU Data Protection Regulation (ENISA, CERT)
- Why Are People the Key to Cybersecurity?
• Cyber Security in Education: Challenges and Opportunities
Morning Session:
- Cybersecurity Threats: Stay Up to Date
- Authentication Mechanisms: Passwords, Access Control, and Multi-Factor Authentication
Malware: Types of Malware and Infection Prevention
Afternoon Session:
- Cryptography: Types and Applications
Network Security: Firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Secure Connections
- Morning Session:
- Security Risks: Analysis and Management
- Identifying Security Threats: Important Things to Look For
- Afternoon Session:
- Recovering from Cyber Attacks or System Failures
• Steps to Prevent Cyber Security Attacks: Best Practices
- Morning Session:
- Cyberbullying: Definition and Impact
- Can Cyberbullying Be Prevented with Cyber Security?
- Afternoon Session:
- Cyberbullying: Detection, Prevention, and Intervention Practices
- Practical Application: Establishing School Policies and Action Plans for Cyber Security
- Morning Session:
- Summary of Key Concepts and Takeaways
- Course Evaluation and Feedback
- Certificate Distribution
- Afternoon Session:
• Final Review, Course Evaluation & Certificate Distribution
