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.
- Understand the potential consequences of falling victim to these threats.
Preparation
Go through the following preparation material before we meet in class:
From the book Cybersecurity and Identity Access Management:
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Chapter 1: Cybersecurity for Beginners (pages 1-20)
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Chapter 2: The Basics of Hacking and Penetration Testing (pages 21-46)
The book is accessible from within the campus network, either a separate PDF for each chapter or as entire book.