Introduction to Cyber for School Professionals

Hosted by UQSchoolsNet and AUSCERT, this 2 half-day instructor-lead online course is delivered in an engaging and informative manner using a variety of learning tools including an online quiz, videos, and small and large group discussions.

Who is this for

• IT Managers and Directors
• Project Managers
• Business ontinuity professionals
• School managerial staff
• Associated professionals with an IT background

Each participant receives

• Copy of the slides
• Checklist of actions
• Certificate of attendance

Agenda

Outcomes

• An understanding of cyber security as a risk to technology, data and business objectives
• The application and relevance of information security principles to the design and operation of secure systems
• An understanding of how the ubiquitous integration of systems aggregates cyber risks
• An appreciation of the current cyber threat landscape
• An awareness of major cyber security controls (access control, cryptography, network filtering etc.)
• An appreciation of security management practices – good protection is unlikely without sound management

Approach

• Provide a comprehensive perspective on the field of information and cyber security
• Explain the fundamental principles, such as need to know, open design
• A mix of theory and engaging learning experiences including quizzes, and group discussions
• Facilitate opportunities for participants to share experiences and knowledge
• Provide relevant and pragmatic examples of cyber security risk management in practice

Learning Objectives

• An understanding of cyber security as a risk to technology, data and business objectives
• The application and relevance of information security principles to the design and operation of secure systems
• An understanding of how the ubiquitous integration of systems aggregates cyber risks
• An appreciation of the current cyber threat landscape
• An awareness of major cyber security controls (access control, cryptography, network filtering etc.)
• An appreciation of security management practices – good protection is unlikely without sound management

Curriculum Outline

• Cyber security terminology
• Scope of cyber security objectives – confidentiality, integrity and availability
• Attack trends
• Threat and vulnerability types
• Security principles
• Asset classes
• Attack types
• Malware types
• Security controls, covering technical, procedural and management
• Key focus on technical – broad scope from networks to systems and cloud
• Security management and planning approaches
• Overview of key security frameworks
• Incident detection and management
• How to stay current

Limited spots available. Book yours now!