Social Engineering, Business Email Compromise & Ransomware Attack
About the Course
" Keep your operating system, antivirus software, and applications up to date. Software updates often include security patches that address vulnerabilities discovered by developers. By staying current with these updates, you significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to cyber threats that exploit outdated software." ...This Training takes you one step forward by providing a practical understanding of why cyberattacks are common despite theoretical knowledge and know-how about cyber hygiene practices.
The primary goal of this security training is to offer practical guidance on best practices for handling sensitive information, recognizing phishing emails, and cultivating secure browsing habits. Security awareness training provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to common cyber threats, reducing the likelihood of data breaches resulting from human error or negligence. It aims to ensure secure storage, control access, and prevent unauthorized data processing, transfer, or deletion, safeguarding information confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This Training is fully aligned with ISO 27001 standards.
Course Modules
Objectives
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The goal is to raise awareness and provide knowledge and skills to help project organizations and individuals from social engineering, phishing attacks, and business email compromise.
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We aim to help organizations reduce liability resulting from the absence of common skills required to protect digital and other company assets.
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Our objective is to promote cyber-hygiene practices and encourage the overall well-being of employees.
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We strive to cultivate a culture of security within the company and establish policies and procedures to protect it from business email compromise and other common social engineering attacks.
Module 1: Social Engineering
This module explores various psychological techniques for gathering information online, some ritualistic and culturally significant. Additionally, it delves into various psychological vulnerabilities and considers the differences between online and offline environments for communication, perception, and behavior.
Module 2: Cybersecurity Policy Level Gap within an Organisation
This module simulates a live case to understand a business's cybersecurity policy implementation gap. The case helps analyze and identify the gap in business so that the organization can take relevant action to bridge the gap.
Module 3: Navigating the Cyberspace with Caution
Discover what to watch out for while browsing the Internet and specific steps you can take to stay safe and secure. Find out more about how to protect yourself while online. Safe Browsing is more than just a feature on Google; it's the solution to the everyday threats posed by simply browsing the Internet.
Module 4: Rules for Using Social Media Optimally
In this module, we will explore guidelines to help you maximize your use of social media. This includes implementing technical controls on privacy settings and thinking before sharing information online. We will delve into the psychology of perception through online communication, such as commenting on posts and sharing interesting content. Additionally, we will learn to use social media for networking and professional development.
Module 5: Business Email Compromise(BEC)
A recent survey discovered that 90% of cyberattacks targeting organizations are done through business email compromise. This highlights the critical importance of implementing robust email security measures to safeguard against such threats. We analyze the impact of the Business Email Compromise(BEC) on Organizational Security and BEC's legal and ethical implications.
Module 6: Case Study and Simulated Scenario Business Email Compromise(BEC)
In this module, we simulated a BEC case and helped identify the malicious emails. This module will prepare individuals to prevent BEC by informing them how the scam works. We will learn to implement Email Safety by going inside the BEC attack.
Module 7: Building a Culture of Cybersecurity within Your Organization
Creating a strong and lasting cybersecurity culture within your organization is essential for protecting sensitive data, defending against cyber threats, and nurturing a security-conscious mindset among all employees. This includes implementing thorough policies, conducting regular training sessions, encouraging a proactive approach to cybersecurity, and fostering a work environment where security is highly valued and prioritized.
Module 8: How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks
This module will uncover the intricate technology behind a ransomware attack, adequate controls to prevent such attacks, decisive measures to avoid paying ransom, and imperative knowledge for in-house security personnel or the CISO. Additionally, we will explore shrewd negotiation strategies and potent mitigation techniques crucial for handling these high-stakes scenarios.