Lesson 12: Thinking Like a Cyber Defender: Bringing It All Together
An organisation may have several weaknesses, but not all deserve equal urgency. Open Full Article...
introduction to cyber security
Lesson 11: Responding to Incidents and Recovering From Attacks
At 09:00, an organisation’s important digital service suddenly stops working, but nobody yet knows whether a technical fault or an attacker is… Open Full Article...
Lesson 10: Cybercrime, Ethical Hacking and the Law
Two fictional people notice the same apparent weakness in a computer system: one has explicit permission from the organisation responsible for it… Open Full Article...
Lesson 9: Updates, Backups, Permissions and System Security
How can two identical computers face the same malware threat yet have very different outcomes? Open Full Article...
Lesson 8: Encryption, Hashing and Protecting Data
What if a stolen laptop contained thousands of readable customer records, or an intercepted message could be quietly changed before it arrived? Open Full Article...
Lesson 7: Firewalls, Filtering and Network Defence
An organisation’s network may receive thousands of connection attempts while still needing to provide email, online services and access to shared… Open Full Article...
Lesson 6: Networks, Internet Traffic and Common Attack Routes
What connects a phone in a bedroom to a printer in a school, or to a server on another continent? Open Full Article...
Lesson 5: Malware: Viruses, Trojans, Ransomware and More
A computer appears normal, then its files become inaccessible and an unexpected demand appears on screen. Open Full Article...
Lesson 4: Phishing, Social Engineering and Human Weaknesses
A believable message can create serious risk even when secure systems authenticate a person and control their access. Open Full Article...
Lesson 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities and Cyber Risk
Why might the same technical weakness be a minor nuisance in one organisation but a serious danger in another? Open Full Article...
