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Course overview
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of fundamentals of various computer and network security threats such as identity theft, credit card fraud, phishing, virus and backdoors, emails hoaxes, loss of confidential information, hacking attacks, and social engineering
What will i learn?
- This Learner Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the module. It is designed to improve the skills and knowledge of learners, and thus enabling them to effectively and efficiently complete specific tasks.
Requirements
- NQF LEVEL 4
Curriculum for this course
44 Lessons
03:20:00 Hours
Introduction to computer and mobile device security
7 Lessons
00:20:00 Hours
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Intoduction in Cyber Security
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Governance and legislation
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Security Policy
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Physical security (biometric authentication)
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Web content filters
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Anti-spyware
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Formative Assessment
0:20:00
Various computer and network security threats
10 Lessons
00:20:00 Hours
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Malware
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Viruses
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Spyware
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Adware
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Trojan horses
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Worms
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Phishing
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Spear phishing
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Insider security threats
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Formative Assessment
0:20:00
Identity theft
5 Lessons
00:20:00 Hours
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Phishing scams
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Malware
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Social engineering
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Financial frauds
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Formative Assessment
0:20:00
Adopting good cybersecurity practices
5 Lessons
00:20:00 Hours
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Use of registered software
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Update software when they become old to newer versions, updates
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Change passwords often and make sure they are strong
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Data backup
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Formative Assessment
0:20:00
Safeguard mobile, media and social networking profiles as user
3 Lessons
00:20:00 Hours
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Security on social networking sites
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Securing mobile devices
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Formative Assessment
0:20:00
Protecting computers, accounts and data as user
8 Lessons
00:20:00 Hours
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Securing operating systems
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Internet security
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Securing email communications
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Securing the cloud
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Securing network connections
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Firewalls
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Antivirus programs
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Formative Assessment
0:20:00
Understand security incidents and reporting
3 Lessons
00:20:00 Hours
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Data backup
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Disaster recovery
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Formative Assessment
0:20:00
Need to know
2 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Glossary
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Summary
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Summative Assessment
1 Lessons
01:00:00 Hours
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Summative Assessment
1:00:00
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