Security A+

Security A+ covers essential concepts and practices in cybersecurity, preparing students for a career in protecting information systems.

Fundamentals of CybersecurityTypes of Threats and AttacksAuthentication and Access Control
Network Security and FirewallsEncryption and Data ProtectionIncident Response and Recovery
Setting Up Secure PasswordsRecognizing and Avoiding PhishingBacking Up Data
Eliminate Weak Answers FirstUse Mnemonics for Key Concepts
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Practical Applications

Recognizing and Avoiding Phishing

Spotting Tricky Scams

Phishing attacks try to trick you into giving away personal or financial information. Learning to spot them is a valuable skill!

How to Recognize Phishing

  • Look out for emails or messages with urgent requests, suspicious links, or attachments.
  • Check the sender’s address for odd spelling or extra characters.
  • Hover over links to see where they really go before clicking.

What to Do

  • Never give out passwords or sensitive information through email.
  • Report suspicious messages to your IT department or email provider.

Real-World Scenarios

  • A student gets an email that looks like it’s from their school but has a weird sender address.
  • Someone receives a text saying they’ve won a prize but must click a suspicious link to claim it.

Examples

  • A user deletes a suspicious email asking for their bank login.

  • A student forwards a phishing message to their teacher instead of clicking the link.

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Backing Up Data