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Month 1: Introduction to Cyber Security
• What is Cyber Security? • What is the purpose of Cyber Security? • What threats exist in cyberspace? • How does technology enable us to be vulnerable to cyber threats? • What approaches can we take to secure our information?
Month 2: Securing Our Assets
• What is a password policy? • What are some common risks associated with passwords? • What approaches can we take to protect our passwords? • How can we create strong passwords? • What strategies can we employ to remember passwords?
Month 3: Network Security
• What is a network security system? • What are the components of a network security system? • What strategies can we use to prevent malicious activity from entering a network? • How can we ensure our network is secure from external threats? • How can we detect unauthorized access to our network?
Month 4: Physical Security
• What is physical security and why is it important? • What are some common security measures such as locks and alarms? • What needs to be done for physical security? • How can we prevent physical access to our facilities? • What steps should we take to secure our workstations and other equipment?
Month 5: Data Encryption
• What is data encryption and why is it important? • What are the different types of encryption? • What protocols should be followed when encrypting data? • What tools can we use to encrypt data? • How can we ensure that our encrypted data is secure?
Month 6: Data Backup
• What is a data backup and why is it important? • What types of data should we back up? • What backup strategies should be employed? • What processes should be in place for restoring data? • How can we ensure our backup data is secure?
Month 7: Access Control
• What is access control and what are its benefits? • What are the different types of access control? • What processes should be in place to authorize access? • What measures should be taken to monitor access? • How can we ensure our access control system is secure?
Month 8: Email Security
• What are the risks associated with email? • What security measures should be taken when sending email? • How can we prevent malicious code from entering our email accounts? • How can we protect confidential data sent via email? • How can we ensure our email accounts are secure?
Month 9: Security Awareness Training
• What is security awareness training and why is it important? • What topics should be covered in security awareness training? • How can we ensure our staff members understand the security policies? • What measures should be taken to ensure staff members follow the security policies? • How can we ensure our staff members are security-aware?
Month 10: Risk Management
• What is risk management and what are its benefits? • What steps should be taken to identify security risks? • How can we determine which risks require mitigation? • What approaches can we take to implementing risk mitigation strategies? • How can we measure the effectiveness of our risk mitigation strategies?
Month 11: Incident Response Procedures
• What is an incident response procedure and why is it important? • What steps should be taken to prevent and respond to incidents quickly? • How can we detect and respond to security incidents? • What processes should be in place to mitigate the effects of a security incident? • How can we ensure our staff members are prepared for security incidents?
Month 12: Closing and Follow up
• What have we learned about cybersecurity this past year? • What have we implemented in the way of security policies and procedures? • Are there any remaining security concerns that need to be addressed? • What practices can we continue to ensure our security posture remains strong? • What new threats have arisen that need to be monitored?