Cyber Security Module 2: Types of Cyber Threats

Course Overview

Viruses, Malware, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks: These threats, along with other types of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), are increasingly discussed in the news as cyber crimes, which have increased in frequency. These threats evolve almost as rapidly as the defenses against them. Cyber criminals entice their victims to click on a link to a website or download a file that has been maliciously altered. This module provides an introductory overview of various cyber threats directed at new employees during onboarding or as a refresher course for those without a cyber security background.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, you will learn about:

• Several tactics that cyber criminals use to commit their crimes
• Methods they use to deliver malicious software

Duration

11 minutes