Digital Security: Basics for Everyday User
Lecturer
Daniels Marks Heincis
About the lecturer
Mg.Sc.Comp. Daniels Heincis is an experienced cyber security specialist with more than three years of professional experience in this field. His passion for computers and IT security started in his teenage years, which has made him a true industry enthusiast. As the Training Project Manager for Possible Security, Daniel has designed and delivered a variety of training programs with over 800 participants.
Daniel believes that cyber security and IT knowledge should be accessible and relevant to everyone, not just IT specialists. His trainings are distinguished by a practical and user-friendly approach, making cyber security understandable and interesting for every participant.
Course Description
The aim of the course is to refresh the knowledge and role of the course participants on cybersecurity hygiene, including security threats, current developments, with particular emphasis on the practical application of acquired knowledge.
Course Goals
Prevent social engineering and recognize fraud, malware
Use password managers, secure web/email, configure terminal security
Protect data during remote work and travel
Effectively manage security incidents
Comply with laws and company security policies
Secure data storage, destruction, and authentication
Pursue ongoing cyber security education
After the course participants will be able to:
Cyber threat types and tactics
Secure online practices for personal and company data
Mobile and remote work security risks
Security incident identification and response
Relevant legislation and company policies
Data lifecycle management and protection
Cyber security information resources
Course will be:
In Person
Prerequisites
Teaching methods used:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Participant material
- Role-play and analysis
- Presentations
- Teamwork, solo work, knowledge test
Introduction
Trends (Latvia, global)
Wireless network attack demo Information theory, security theory
Organizational information security
Threats
Attack targets, motives
Attack types
Social engineering (role-play, fake news, emails)
Malware, cryptoviruses, spyware
Network/system vulnerabilities
Mobile devices, IoT, metadata (demo)
Data loss, recovery
Physical threats
Remote work risks
Cyber Hygiene Fundamentals
Employee role in information protection
Web browsing (safe browsing discussion)
Email and other communication channels (suspicious email features, sensitive data, data leakage)
Electronic signatures (counterfeit identification)
Authentication and authorization (password security, password managers, setup, terminal security software)
Data storage, management, and destruction
Computer network security
Physical security
Remote work, missions
Laws and regulations (including security organizations, legislation, rights, obligations, institutional security policies, CERT.LV)
Incident management (security incidents, incident response)
Knowledge test
Further self-education (research, industry developments, educational activities, additional resources information)
Lecturer
Daniels Marks Heincis
About the lecturer
Mg.Sc.Comp. Daniels Heincis is an experienced cyber security specialist with more than three years of professional experience in this field. His passion for computers and IT security started in his teenage years, which has made him a true industry enthusiast. As the Training Project Manager for Possible Security, Daniel has designed and delivered a variety of training programs with over 800 participants.
Daniel believes that cyber security and IT knowledge should be accessible and relevant to everyone, not just IT specialists. His trainings are distinguished by a practical and user-friendly approach, making cyber security understandable and interesting for every participant.
Course Description
The aim of the course is to refresh the knowledge and role of the course participants on cybersecurity hygiene, including security threats, current developments, with particular emphasis on the practical application of acquired knowledge.
Course Goals
Prevent social engineering and recognize fraud, malware
Use password managers, secure web/email, configure terminal security
Protect data during remote work and travel
Effectively manage security incidents
Comply with laws and company security policies
Secure data storage, destruction, and authentication
Pursue ongoing cyber security education
After the course participants will be able to:
Cyber threat types and tactics
Secure online practices for personal and company data
Mobile and remote work security risks
Security incident identification and response
Relevant legislation and company policies
Data lifecycle management and protection
Cyber security information resources
Course will be:
In Person
Prerequisites
Teaching methods used:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Participant material
- Role-play and analysis
- Presentations
- Teamwork, solo work, knowledge test
Introduction
Trends (Latvia, global)
Wireless network attack demo Information theory, security theory
Organizational information security
Threats
Attack targets, motives
Attack types
Social engineering (role-play, fake news, emails)
Malware, cryptoviruses, spyware
Network/system vulnerabilities
Mobile devices, IoT, metadata (demo)
Data loss, recovery
Physical threats
Remote work risks
Cyber Hygiene Fundamentals
Employee role in information protection
Web browsing (safe browsing discussion)
Email and other communication channels (suspicious email features, sensitive data, data leakage)
Electronic signatures (counterfeit identification)
Authentication and authorization (password security, password managers, setup, terminal security software)
Data storage, management, and destruction
Computer network security
Physical security
Remote work, missions
Laws and regulations (including security organizations, legislation, rights, obligations, institutional security policies, CERT.LV)
Incident management (security incidents, incident response)
Knowledge test
Further self-education (research, industry developments, educational activities, additional resources information)