Module #1: Introduction to Cyber Security Estimated time for Module 1 is 3 minutes

What is Cyber Security? Cyber or Computer Security is the protection of computing systems and the data that these systems store or access. These systems include: PC’s Laptops SmartPhones Mobile Devices Printers

Why is Computer Security Important? Computer Security allows the City of Albuquerque to carry out its mission by: Enabling staff to carry out their jobs, Decreases the threat of current and future vulnerabilities Supporting critical business processes Protecting personal and sensitive information

Why do I need to know about Cyber Security? It is estimated that 10% of security safeguards are technical in nature. Firewalls and Intrusion Detection devices are a few devices that can help prevent approximately 10% of security threats. The additional 90% of safeguards rely on each of us. By understanding and adhering to these safeguards, we can reduce or eliminate most cyber security threats. Example: Locking your car doors is the 10%. Making sure nothing of value is left on the seat, windows are rolled up and parking in a safe area account for the remaining 90%.

The CIA of Cyber Security There are many reasons why you should protect the information you use on your computer. Confidential: Ensuring that your information remains confidential and only those who should access that information, can Integrity: Knowing that no one has been able to change your information, so you can depend on its accuracy (information integrity) Availability: Making sure that your information is available when you need it (by making back-up copies and, if appropriate, storing the back-up copies off-site)

What does this mean to me? This means that everyone who uses a computer or mobile device needs to understand how to keep their computer, device and data secure. Information Technology Security is Everyone’s responsibility

Questions Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security Question #1: Computer Security allows us to: A. Enable staff to carry out their jobs, B. Decrease the threat of current and future vulnerabilities C. Support critical business processes Protect personal and sensitive information All of the above

Questions Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security Question #1: Computer Security allows us to: The Answer is E, All of the above Computer Security allow us to: A. Enable staff to carry out their jobs, B. Decrease the threat of current and future vulnerabilities C. Support critical business processes Protect personal and sensitive information All of the above

Questions Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security Question #2: The Integrity of information means: A. Ensuring that your information remains confidential and only those who should access that information, can Knowing that no one has been able to change your information, so you can depend on its accuracy. Making sure that your information is available when you need it (by making back-up copies and, if appropriate, storing the back-up copies off-site)

Questions Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security The answer is B. Knowing that your information has not been changed. Confidential: Ensuring that your information remains confidential and only those who should access that information, can Integrity: Knowing that no one has been able to change your information, so you can depend on its accuracy. Availability: Making sure that your information is available when you need it (by making back-up copies and, if appropriate, storing the back-up copies off-site)

This concludes Module 1: Introduction to Cyber Security Continue on to module 2: Sensitive Data Module 2 will provide information on Personal Identifiable Information or PII and best practices in protecting this data from theft.