Target Audience: All citizens participating in the 21st Century Citizenship Program.
Module Duration: 75 minutes
Learning Objectives:
Understand the evolving landscape of cyber threats.
Apply advanced techniques to protect personal data and privacy.
Utilize security tools and technologies effectively.
Develop strategies for recognizing and responding to cyberattacks.
Cultivate a security-conscious mindset for navigating the digital world.
10 minutes
Engaging Opener: Starts with a real-world example of a cyberattack or security breach to capture attention and illustrate the importance of advanced cybersecurity.
Program Overview: A brief introduction to the learning objectives and outline the topics to be covered.
15 minutes
Beyond the Basics: Goes beyond basic online threats (phishing, malware) to explore emerging threats like ransomware, social engineering, and DDoS attacks.
Vulnerabilities and Exploits: Open discussion about the common vulnerabilities in software and systems, and how attackers exploit them.
The Dark Web: A brief overview of the dark web and its role in cybercrime.
20 minutes
Password Management: Goes beyond strong passwords and discusses password managers, two-factor authentication, and biometric authentication.
Data Protection: An exploration of encryption techniques, secure data storage and backup strategies, and data disposal best practices.
Privacy Enhancement: General discussion about privacy-enhancing tools like VPNs, privacy-focused browsers, and anti-tracking software.
Social Media Security: Covers advanced social media security settings, privacy controls, and strategies for managing online reputation.
15 minutes
Antivirus and Antimalware: Considers basic antivirus and explores advanced threat detection and prevention tools.
Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems: An explanation of how firewalls and intrusion detection systems work to protect networks and devices.
Security Auditing and Vulnerability Scanning: An introduction to tools and techniques for identifying vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
Digital Forensics: A brief overview of digital forensics and its role in investigating cybercrime.
10 minutes
Recognizing Cyberattacks: Overview discussion about common signs of a cyberattack and how to identify potential breaches.
Incident Response Planning: An outline of the steps involved in responding to a cyberattack, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
Reporting Cybercrime: Some guidance on reporting cybercrime to relevant authorities and seeking support.
5 minutes
Recap: Summarizes the key takeaways from the module.
Q&A: Time allowed for questions and discussions.
Cultivating a Security Mindset: Emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, vigilance, and adopting a proactive approach to cybersecurity.
Interactive Scenarios: Real-world scenarios and engages participants in identifying vulnerabilities and applying security measures.
Security Audits: Participants guided through a basic security audit of their own devices or online accounts.
Tool Demonstrations: A demonstration of the use of various security tools and technologies.
Case Study Analysis: An analysis of real-world cyberattacks and discuss lessons learned.
Introduction to Advanced Cyber-Security provides an introduction to advanced cybersecurity concepts and skills, empowering citizens to take a proactive approach to protecting their digital lives. By understanding the evolving threat landscape and applying advanced security practices, citizens can navigate the digital world with greater confidence and resilience.