CyberShield 2024: Digital Defenses

Aim

The goal of the Information Security Awareness Workshop is to help people understand why information security is so important and give them the skills they need to spot, handle, and prevent cyber threats. It focuses on raising awareness and teaching good security practices so participants can protect sensitive information and secure digital assets, both at work and in their personal lives. Ultimately, the aim is to reduce the risk of security breaches and strengthen the overall security of their organization or community.

Workshop Objectives

• Raise Awareness: Make participants more aware of the importance of information security in their day-to-day lives, both at home and work.
• Educate About Threats: Teach participants how to recognize common threats like phishing, malware, and social engineering, and how to handle these risks effectively.
• Promote Best Practices: Guide participants on essential security practices like managing passwords, classifying data, and safe online behavior.
• Compliance and Regulations: Help participants understand relevant data protection laws and industry regulations so they can comply with them in their organization.
• Reduce Human Error: Show participants how their actions can impact their organization’s security and reduce the chances of mistakes that could lead to breaches.
• Encourage Reporting: Foster a culture where people feel comfortable reporting any potential security issues or incidents immediately.
• Enhance Critical Thinking: Develop skills for assessing emails, websites, and other online requests to avoid falling victim to scams like phishing.
• Crisis Management: Equip participants with the knowledge to respond effectively if a security breach happens, minimizing damage and restoring normal operations quickly.
• Promote a Security Culture: Encourage a mindset where everyone feels responsible for security, not just the IT team.
• Provide Resources: Offer ongoing resources so participants can keep learning about cybersecurity and stay updated on new threats.
• Measure Progress: Implement ways to assess how well participants are grasping and applying security concepts.
• Customize Content: Tailor the workshop content to address the specific needs and risks of the organization or community.

Workshop Structure

Day 1: Introduction to Information Security and Governance

• Session 1: Overview of IS audit standards, ethics, and risk-based audit planning.
• Session 2: Discussion on different types of audits and assessments.
• Session 3: Introduction to IT governance, IT strategy, and organizational structure.
• Session 4: Brief look at enterprise risk management and the laws that affect the organization.

Day 2: Information Systems Development and Implementation

• Session 5: Project governance, business case analysis, and system development methods.
• Session 6: Identifying and designing controls, with a Q&A session.
• Session 7: Overview of information system operations, technology components, and business resilience.
• Session 8: Business impact analysis, data backup, and restoration processes.

Day 3: Information Security and Control

• Session 9: Learning about security frameworks, privacy principles, and access control measures.
• Session 10: Network security, data encryption, and managing security events.
• Session 11: Security awareness programs and incident response management.

Participant Eligibility

This workshop is suited for:

• IT professionals
• Network and system administrators
• Cybersecurity specialists
• Software developers
• Compliance and security officers
• Business leaders and managers
• Students and academics
• Government officials
• Independent consultants

Workshop Outcomes

• Recognizing Security Threats: Participants will be better equipped to identify phishing, malware, and social engineering attacks.
• Data Classification: They’ll learn how to classify data based on its sensitivity and importance.
• Password Security: Participants will gain skills in creating strong passwords, changing them regularly, and using multi-factor authentication for added protection.
• Secure Online Behavior: Improved understanding of safe browsing, downloading, and avoiding risky websites.
• Compliance Awareness: Participants will be more aware of relevant data protection laws and regulations to ensure compliance with legal and organizational standards.
• Incident Reporting: They’ll know how to report security issues promptly, helping reduce the impact of potential threats.
• Crisis Management: Participants will develop skills to handle security breaches effectively, minimizing damage and disruption.
• Contributing to a Security Culture: Encouraged to take an active role in promoting security awareness and creating a culture of responsibility within their organization.
• Applying Best Practices: Equipped to apply security best practices in their daily work to reduce the risk of incidents caused by human error.

Future Career Prospects

Completing this workshop can open doors to several career paths such as:

• Leadership in Security Operations: Leading cybersecurity teams and overseeing security operations.
• Specialized Consultant Roles: Working as a cybersecurity consultant across different industries.
• Entrepreneurial Ventures: Starting a business in cybersecurity or developing security products.
• Regulatory Compliance: Roles focused on ensuring compliance with cybersecurity laws and regulations.
• Academic and Research Positions: Teaching or conducting research in cybersecurity.
• Public Sector Roles: Working with government agencies on cybersecurity and national defense.
• Global Security Strategy: Helping multinational organizations develop and implement cybersecurity strategies.

Job Opportunities

Some potential job roles participants can pursue after attending the workshop include:

• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Information Security Manager
• Network Security Engineer
• Ethical Hacker
• Security Consultant
• Compliance Officer
• Incident Response Coordinator