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Cyber Security

Learning Goals

Goals for this week's lab

  • Define what cybersecurity is and why it's important in our digital lives.
  • Recognize the role of cybersecurity in protecting computer systems, networks, and personal data.
  • Identify and explain common cyber threats such as malware, phishing, password breaches, and social engineering.

Preparation

Go through the following preparation material before we meet in class:

From the book Cybersecurity and Identity Access Management:

  • Chapter 1: Cybersecurity for Beginners (pages 1-20)

The book is accessible from within the campus network, either a separate PDF for each chapter or as entire book.