Introduction to Cybersecurity at a glance 1

Introduction
Digitization creates business value through digitized assets and expanded connectivity. But it is also increasing exposure to cyber-attacks. The exponential growth of networked connections leaves data more vulnerable to attacks, creating a growing need for Cybersecurity skills and professionals.

Session Topics

1. The Need for Cybersecurity:
   • Explain the need and importance of cybersecurity.
   • Explain the characteristics and value of personal data, and data within an organization.
2. Attacks, Concepts and Techniques:
   • Recognize the characteristics and operation of a cyber-attack.
   • Interpret the trends in the cyber threat landscape.
3. Protecting Your Data and Privacy:
   • Understand how to protect devices from threats.
   • Master how to safeguard your privacy.
4. Protecting the Organization:
   • Learn techniques to protect organizations from cyber-attacks.
   • Recognize the behavior-based approach to cybersecurity.
   • Explain Cisco’s approach to cybersecurity.
5. Will Your Future Be in Cybersecurity?
   • Understand legal and ethical issues in cybersecurity.
   • Explain the opportunities for pursuing an education and a career in cybersecurity.

NB: “Certification of Attendance” will be distributed to all attendees.

About: This session will be presented by Mr. Ibrahim Osman, in cooperation between Lebanese programmers Association and Premiatek.