Intro to Cyber Security Quiz – Week 1 Overview

Course Introduction

• The course is titled "Intro. To Cyber Security"
• It's for first-year students in the first semester.
• The course is taught by Dr. Hassanein Shaban Ahmed.
• Support materials (PPT) were prepared by Dr. Eman Meslhy.

Course Content

• Week 1: Cyber Security overview
• Week 2: Introduction to Cyber Security
• Week 3: Classical Cryptography
• Week 4: Classical Cryptography
• Week 5: Revision 1
• Week 6: Modern Cryptography
• Week 7: Modern Cryptography
• Week 8: Computer and Network Security
• Week 9: Revision 2
• Week 10: Midterm
• Week 11: Threats
• Week 12: Security Management
• Week 13: Incidents
• Week 14: Cyber Law & Cyber Forensics

Agenda (Chapter 1 Overview)

• Cyber Security meaning
• Major Security Problems
• Types of hackers
• Expected Solutions for security problems

Introduction

• Cyber security protects online information through online services.
• Growing internet usage leads to increased security threats.

Understanding Cyber Security

• What is the meaning of CYBER?: A combining form relating to information technology, the Internet, and virtual reality.
• What is the need of Cyber Security?: Securing data from threats (like theft or misuse), protecting systems from viruses.
• What are the security problems in Cyber field?: Viruses, hackers, malware, Trojan horses, password cracking

Major Security Problems

• Virus
• Hacker
• Malware
• Trojan horses
• Password cracking

Viruses and Worms

• A virus is a program that loads onto a computer without the user's knowledge and runs against their wishes.

Solutions

• Install a security suite to protect against threats like viruses and worms.

Hackers

• A hacker is someone who gains unauthorized access to computers, typically through administrative controls.

Preventing Hacking

• Effective security controls, strong passwords, and firewalls can help prevent hacking. This is not a guarantee.

Malware

• Malware stems from "Malicious Software".
• Malware is any software that infects and damages a computer system without permission.
• Types of malware include: viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, spyware, crimeware, adware.

Stopping Malware

• Download and use anti-malware programs.
• Turn on Network Threat Protection, Firewalls and Anti-virus.

Trojan Horses

• Trojan horses are email viruses.
• They duplicate themselves, steal information, and harm computer systems.
• These are some of the most significant threats to computers.

Avoiding Trojans

• Security suites like Avast Internet Security, can help prevent Trojan downloads.

Password Cracking

• Password attacks are used by hackers to determine or find passwords for protected areas or online social networks.

Securing Passwords

• Use strong passwords.
• Never use the same password for multiple sites.

Responsibility

• Cyber security is a shared responsibility.