Course description

This is a foundational level course intended for professionals looking to become conversationally fluent in discussing cybersecurity initiatives and potential security risks. Topics covered include network security, password security, and common vectors of modern-day cybersecurity attacks.

This course provides participants with an overview of cybersecurity concepts to facilitate:
•    Communication of security risks and initiatives with internal and external stakeholders
•    Preparing reports on cybersecurity risk management programmes to help senior management/directors/investors gain clarity on organisational efforts
•    Understanding the potential security risks inside organisations
•    Recognising how data breaches may occur and how to protect data

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Introductory Concepts of Cybersecurity and Internet Structure
2. How Encryption, Decryption and Password Cracking works: Safeguards for Passwords 
3. Common Avenues of Attacks and Defences

Intended For:

• Audit Professionals / PAIP 
• Finance Professionals  / PAIB 
• Public Sector Finance
• C-suite & Directors

Competency Mapping: 

• CPE Category 5 = 1 CPE Hour