About Course

The CSCU training program aims at equipping the students with the necessary knowledge and skills to protect their information assets. The program is designed to interactively teach the students about the whole gamut of information security threats they face ranging from identity theft and credit card fraud to their physical safety. The skills acquired during the course of this program will not only help the students to identify these threats but also to mitigate them effectively.

This course is aimed at end users in order to educate them about the main threats to their data’s security. It also equips the students with the basic knowledge that helps them to keep their devices and data secure in daily life. It teaches basic techniques of being secure both online and offline.

Who is it for?

CISCU goes well beyond traditional security awareness courses providing the training to become an individual power user. Securing your own computer, mobile device, gaming system, home network, Smart Home devices is critical to avoiding low level scams and attacks that many consumers fall victim to every day. This program was designed for any individual who uses computers and/or devices with internet services, including the web, social media, email, messaging apps, etc. that is interested in securing their devices and communication channels.

Any individual who uses computers and surfs the web, social media, email, chats, etc. but is not aware of computer security issues.

Training Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours)

Exam Details

CREDIT TOWARDS CERTIFICATIO: Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)

EXAM DETAILS

  • EXAM NAME: CSCU (112-12) Exam
  • Number of Questions: 50
  • Passing Score: 70%
  • Test Duration: 2 Hours
  • Test Format: Multiple Choice
  • Test Delivery: EC-Council Exam Portal

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What Will You Learn?

  • Cloud Security
  • Password Security
  • Social Engineering Countermeasures
  • Mitigating Identity Theft
  • Email Security
  • Safe Browsing
  • Data Protection
  • Physical Security
  • Mobile Device Security
  • Data Backup
  • Social Network Security
  • Antiviruses Protection
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Internet Security
  • Credit Card Security
  • Monitoring Kids Online
  • Wireless & Home Network Security
  • OS Security

Course Content

Module 01: Introduction to Security

  • Data–Digital Building Blocks
  • Importance of Data in the Information Age
  • Threats to Data
  • Data Security
  • Potential Losses Due to Security Attacks
  • Implementing Security

Module 02: Securing Operating Systems

Module 03: Malware and Antivirus

Module 04: Internet Security

Module 05: Security on Social Networking Sites

Module 06: Securing Email Communications

Module 07: Securing Mobile Devices

Module 08: Securing the Cloud

Module 09: Securing Network Connections

Module 10: Data Backup and Disaster Recovery

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4 months ago
The Certified Secure Computer User program was an eye-opening experience for me. It covered essential topics like cyber threats, safe browsing practices, and data protection measures. The practical exercises and simulations helped me understand the importance of cybersecurity in my daily activities. This certification has empowered me to adopt safer computing habits both at work and at home.