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| Author : | Andrew Clark, EA |
| Course Length : | Pages: 77 ||| Review Questions: 24 ||| Final Exam Questions: 40 |
| CPE Credits : | 8.0 |
| IRS Credits : | 0 |
| Price : | $71.95 |
| Passing Score : | 70% |
| Course Type: | NASBA QAS - Text - NASBA Registry |
| Technical Designation: | NonTechnical |
| Primary Subject-Field Of Study: | Computer Software & Applications - Computer Software & Applications for Course Id 1525 |
| Description : | Internal control requires that the information systems in a company are secure, reliable, and can be trusted. Cyberattacks and data breaches represent the greatest threat to most company’s today. Network security for internal control assurance is a course that will describe the importance of network security for all types of businesses and practices. This course will identify the vulnerabilities and define safeguards for computers, networks, networking components, software applications, and mobile devices. This course will describe the threats that can compromise the computers and company data such as viruses, trojans and phishing. This course will describe some simple steps that users can take to properly protect themselves from any threats that penetrate the network and protect confidential company data. Finally, this course will discuss how to create a data security plan and an information security risk management plan along with some recommendations and best-practices for keeping networks safe. |
| Usage Rank : | 16471 |
| Release : | 2021 |
| Version : | 1.0 |
| Prerequisites : | None. |
| Experience Level : | Overview |
| Additional Contents : | Complete, no additional material needed. |
| Additional Links : |
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| Advance Preparation : | None. |
| Delivery Method : | QAS Self Study |
| Intended Participants : | Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE). |
| Revision Date : | 01-Mar-2024 |
| NASBA Course Declaration : | Participants must complete the final examination within one year of purchase and with a minimum passing grade of 70% or better to receive CPE credit unless otherwise noted on the Course History page (i.e. California Ethics must score 90% or better). After logging in click on the Course History links on your My Courses page for the Begin date and Expire date for the Final Exam. |
| Approved Audience : | NASBA QAS - Text - NASBA Registry - 1525 |
| Keywords : | Computer Software & Applications, Information, Security, Network, Security, Internal, Control, Assurance, cpe, cpa, online course |
| Learning Objectives : |
Course Learning Objectives At the end of this course, students will be able to:
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| Course Contents : | Chapter 1 - Information Security - Network Security for Internal Control Assurance Course Learning Objectives Introduction Information Security What is a computer network? Network Technologies Wired Network Technologies Wireless Network Technologies IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11ac IEEE 802.11ax Network Components Network hubs Network Switches / Bridges Network Switching Network Routers Hybrid Devices What is Routing? Routing Data Packets Identifying Reachable Networks Routing Metrics Network Protocols Wireless access points Access Point Modes Multiple Access Points Wireless Routers Internet Information Security Application security Incident response Vulnerability management Why Worry about Network Security? Information Security Risk Management Risk Control Security Concepts Confidentiality Integrity Availability People Accessing Information Authentication Authorization Nonrepudiation Unsecured Computers and Networks Types of Network Security Access Control/Network Access Control (NAC) Antivirus and/or Antimalware Software Application Security Behavioral Analytics Data Loss Prevention Email Security Email Security - Best Practices for Companies Email Security - Best Practices Best Practices for Individual Users Firewalls Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) Mobile Device Security Network Segmentation Physical Security Virtual Private Network (VPN) Web Security Web Application Security Wireless Security Disposing of Equipment Securely Techniques for Removing Information Deleting information Overwriting information Secure Erasure Physical destruction Disposing of Mobile Phones and Tablets Network Threats Review Questions Phishing Spear Phishing Clone Phishing Whale Phishing Social Media Phishing Phishing Evolution Phishing Opportunities Criminals are Learning and Evolving Phishing Tools Bots/Botnets Phishing Kits URL Obfuscation Simple HTML redirection Use of JPEG images Use of alternate IP addresses Registration of similar domain names Web Browser Vulnerabilities used for Phishing Session Hijacking Domain Name Resolving Attacks Global DNS Hijacking Campaign Cross-Site Scripting Attacks Domain Name Typos Man-in-the-Middle Attacks Phishing-Related Malware Examples Bancos Bankash W32/Grams CoreFloo Dyre Banking Malware Phishing Mitigations Phishing Solutions Prevent Phishing Attacks: Two-factor authentication Identify Theft Identify Theft Methods Trash Sifting/Dumpster Diving Mail Theft Address Manipulation: Skimming Scanning Straightforward Theft: Conning Identify Theft Crimes Yahoo Data Breach Equifax breach Target Data Breach Malware Viruses and Worms Virus Worm Trojans Backdoor / Remote Access Trojan (RAT) Botnets Adware Information stealers Ransomware Rootkits Downloaders or Droppers File Wipers Spyware Malware Summary Data security plan Complying with the Safeguards Rule Who Must Comply? How To Comply Securing Information Employee Management and Training. Information Systems. Detecting and Managing System Failures. Creating an Information Security Risk Management Plan Identify Risks Perform Risk Analysis Plan Risk Responses Implement Risk Responses Monitor Risks Basic Security Training Use Security Software Avoid Phishing and Malware Protect Personal Information Mobile Phone Security Mobile Phone Theft Securing Mobile Phones Installing Apps with Malware E-mail attachments SMS links Keeping Your Network and Information Safe Install operating system updates regularly Run Antivirus software on all computers and run regular scans Keep Antivirus software updated Practice safe online activities Use both network firewalls and personal firewalls on all computers Implement enhanced security features to better protect sensitive information Encrypt Client Data Back up all data regularly Create Strong Passwords Making Passwords More Secure Password Managers Making Online Accounts More Secure Review Questions Glossary |
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