5
MAY
Cyber Security Update Workshop – 5th May
Date: 5th May
Time: 2:00pm – 5:30pm
Location: Zoom
Price: €65.00
Register: Wexford Chamber Skillnet
Course Description
This half day workshop is a general introduction to the computer security landscape for anyone who has access to the computers of an organisation. It highlights the many forms of attack and how they can be mitigated either through the use of hardware or software or through the vigilance of the users themselves. It will conclude with examples of the potential costs associated with a security breach and a very clear message that everyone has a part to play in protecting an organisation from hackers.
Introduction
This workshop will give an overview on what is Cybercrime and understanding the trade-offs between security, cost and convenience in computer security. It will look at computer security feature eg. rooters, firewalls, logins, password policy remote access. it will also look at different types of attack eg. phising ransomware online fraud and network access. the workshop will then discuss how to combat the Cyber security risk.
Computer security features
Network Infrastructure
Routers
Firewalls
Secure communication channels between sites
Access control mechanisms
Logins
Two Factor Authentication
Types of attack
Malware
Phishing / Vishing / Smishing
Ransomware
Network access
Online fraud
Physical access – Theft of laptop
Social engineering
What to do to combat the Cyber Security risk