Cy Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)

Module 1: Introduction to Data Security

• Data–Digital Building Blocks
• Importance of Data in the Information Age
• Threats to Data
• Data Security
• Potential Losses Due to Security Attacks
• Implementing Security

Module 2: Securing Operating Systems

• Guidelines To Secure Windows
• Guidelines To Secure Mac OS X

Module 3: Malware and Antiviruses

• What is Malware
• Types Of Malware
• Symptoms Of Malware Infection
• Antivirus
• Configuring and Using Antivirus Software
• How To Test If an Antivirus is Working

Module 4: Internet Security

• Understanding Web Browser Concepts
• Understanding IM Security
• Understanding Child Online Safety

Module 5: Security on Social Networking Sites

• Understanding Social Networking Concepts
• Understanding Various Social Networking Security Threats
• Understanding Facebook Security Settings
• Understanding Twitter Security Settings

Module 6: Securing Email Communications

• Understanding Email Security Concepts
• Understanding Various Email Security Threats
• Understanding Various Email Security Procedures

Module 7: Securing Mobile Devices

• Understanding Mobile Device Security Concepts
• Understanding Threats To a Mobile Device
• Understanding Various Mobile Security Procedures
• Understanding How to Secure iPhone and iPad Devices
• Understanding How to Secure Android Devices
• Understanding How to Secure Windows Device
• Mobile Security Tools

Module 8: Securing the Cloud

• The Concept of Cloud
• How Cloud Works
• Threats To Cloud Security
• Safeguarding Against Cloud Security Threats
• Cloud Privacy Issues
• Addressing Cloud Privacy Issues
• Choosing a Cloud Service Provider

Module 9: Securing the Network Connections

• Understanding Various Networking Concepts
• Understanding Setting Up a Wireless Network in Windows
• Understanding Setting Up a Wireless Network in Mac
• Understanding Threats to Wireless Network Security and Countermeasures
• Measures to Secure Network Connections

Module 10: Data Backup and Disaster Recovery

• Data Backup Concepts
• Types of Data Backups
• Windows Backup and Restore Procedures
• MAC OS X Backup and Restore Procedures
• Understanding Secure Data Destruction