Computer Crime

Social Engineering

Introduction to Social Engineering

What social engineering is and how it works

Examples of real world social engineering attacks

Tips for spotting Social Engineering attacks

Techniques that help distinguish between routine inquiries and social engineering attacks

Best practices to mitigate Social Engineering attacks

Best practices that minimize the effectiveness of social engineering attacks

Physical Security

Introduction to Physical Security

Actions that increase the potential of a successful physical security breach

Accepted practices for minimizing the risk of a physical security breach

Hardware theft

Types of data that may be exposed in hardware theft

Types of devices at risk for loss or theft

Impacts to the business from loss of devices

Techniques for minimizing the risk of data exposure due to device loss

Why not storing data on mobile devices is safer than the use of encryption or remote wipe technologies

Travel security

Risks associated with transporting sensitive data

The importance of maintaining personal security while  traveling

Types of conversations never to have in public

Techniques and strategies for keeping data secure while traveling

Technology Threats

Computer Malware

Types of malware that typically infect computers

Impacts of malware

Strategies to avoid malware

Why is antivirus necessary but not sufficient

Tools that can complement antivirus

Wireless Security Risks

Risks of wireless technology

Using VPNs, SSL, or some other encrypted protocols

Information Security Self - Defense

Identifying Sensitive data

Distinguishing sensitive data from non-sensitive data

Defining Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Different types of sensitive information

Examples of sensitive data

E-mail precautions

The impact of sending sensitive information over an insecure medium

Potential dangers of email attachments

Strategies for using email securely

Password Precautions

Risks of weak passwords

Distinguishing between strong and weak passwords

Creating a strong password that is memorable

Why passwords must expire

Report/Respond Threat

When and how to respond to information security threats