Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)
Overview
The purpose of the CSCU training program is to provide individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to protect their information assets. This class will immerse students into an interactive environment where they will acquire a fundamental understanding of various computer and network security threats such as identity theft, credit card fraud, online banking phishing scams, virus and backdoors, emails hoaxes, sex offenders lurking online, loss of confidential information, hacking attacks and social engineering. More importantly, the skills learned from the class helps students take the necessary steps to mitigate their security exposure.
Objectives
Students will learn to
- Identify the risk associated with various cyber threats
- Secure different operating systems
- Implement basic security measures when online
- Implement various email security measures
- Secure their cloud accounts
- Secure iot devices and gaming consoles
- Implement appropriate security measures associated with online social networking
- Implement data
- Security
- Install and configure antiviruses
- Back up data and perform disaster recovery
- Safeguard mobile devices from various attacks
- Secure network connections
- Secure remote
Audience
This program was designed for any individual who uses computers and/or devices with internet services, including the web, social media, email, messaging apps, etc. that is interested in securing their devices and communication channels.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of computers and computing devices.
Outline
- Data-Digital Building Blocks
- What is Data?
- What is Data Security?
- What does an Operating System Do?
- Guidelines for Windows OS Security
- Guidelines for Mac OS X Security
- Resources on the Internet for Computer Security
- Operating Systems Security Checklist
- What are Guidelines for Public Computers?
- New Malware Found – Last 5 Years
- What is Malware?
- What is Antivirus?
- Install Antivirus Software
- How to Test if Antivirus is Working?
- Antivirus Security Checklist
- What is Internet Security?
- What is a Web Browser?
- What are the Threats to Web Browsers?
- How to Identify a Secure Website?
- What is Instant Messaging?
- Child Online Safety
- How to Report an Internet Crime?
- KidZui (Children Friendly Internet Software)
- What are Social Networking Sites?
- What is Facebook?
- What is Twitter?
- Social Networking Security Checklist
- What is Email?
- What is Encryption?
- What is Mobile Device Security?
- How to Secure iPad?
- How to Backup Data in iOS Devices?
- How to Enable Screen Lock in Android Devices?
- How to Enable Password in Windows Phone Devices?
- What are Mobile Security Tools?
- Bluetooth Security Checklist
- Mobile Phone Security Checklist
- What is Cloud Computing?
- What are the Different types of Cloud?
- What are the Different types of Cloud Computing Services?
- How Cloud Works?
- What are the Threats to Cloud Security?
- What Precautions to Take Against Cloud Security Threats?
- What are the Privacy Issues Faced on Cloud?
- What Precautions Can Be Taken For Data Privacy?
- What are Networks?
- Wi-Fi Vs. Ethernet
- What are the Duties of Network Administrators?
- What is a Home Network?
- What are Wireless Networks?
- How to Setup a Wireless Network in Mac OS X?
- How to Set up PC’s Name in Windows 10?
- How to Set up Workgroup Name in Windows 10?
- How to Share Files in Windows 10?
- How to Hide a Folder in a Shared Windows 10 Computer?
- How to Share a Printer in Windows 10?
- How to Access Printers on Other PC’s?
- How to Access Files on Other PC’s?
- How to Set up PC’s Name in Mac OS X?
- How to Set up Workgroup Name in Mac OS X?
- How to Create User Accounts in Mac OS X?
- How to Create Groups in Mac OS X?
- How to Share Files and Folders in Mac OS X?
- How to Share Printer in Mac OS X?
- How to Access Other Macs on the Common Network?
- What are the Threats to Wireless Networks?
- How to Secure Wireless Networks?
- What are Network Adapters?
- Home Network Safety Checklist
- What is Data Backup?
- What are the Reasons for Data Loss?
- What Files to Backup and How Often?
- Deleting Vs. Permanent Destruction
- IoT Devices
- IoT Devices Risks and Countermeasures
- Smart Home Systems
- How to Secure Alexa Devices?
- IoT children’s toys
- What are Gaming Consoles?
- Gaming Console Security Risks
- Securing Gaming Console
- What is Remote Working?
- Why Security is Important in Remote Working
- Security Risks in Remote Working
- • How to Mitigate the Security Risks in Remote Working?
- Digital Security Tips in Remote Working
- Physical Security Tips in Remote Working
- Prevent Social Engineering while Remote Working
- Password Protection Tips
- Secure Remote Working Checklist
- Secure Video Conferencing: Zoom Meeting Security Best Practices
- Secure Video Conferencing: Microsoft Teams Security Best Practices
- Do’s and Don’ts for Remote Working
Exam Facts
| Delivery | Online (Web based) |
| Format | Multiple choice |
| Proctoring | Live |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| # of questions | 50 |
| Pass grade | 70% |
Related Certification
- Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU 112-12)
