Cyber Security Basics

Cyber Security
Basics
Welcome to this presentation on Cyber Security Basics! In today's digital age,
protecting ourselves and our information from cyber threats is more crucial
than ever. This presentation will guide you through essential concepts,
common threats, and practical steps you can take to safeguard your devices
and online activities.
RS by Rahul Sinha
Why Cyber Security
Matters
1 Data Protection 2 Business

Cyber security safeguards
Continuity
sensitive personal For organizations, cyber
information like financial security ensures
details, health records, and uninterrupted operations by
passwords, preventing protecting critical systems,
identity theft and financial networks, and data from
losses. attacks that could cause
downtime and financial
damage.
3 Reputation 4 National Security

Management On a larger scale, strong
Data breaches and cyber security practices are
cyberattacks can severely crucial for protecting national
damage an organization's infrastructure, critical
reputation and public trust, services, and sensitive
potentially leading to government data from
financial losses, legal issues, foreign adversaries.
and customer churn.
Common Cyber Threats
Malware Phishing Ransomware
Malicious software, such as viruses, Deceptive tactics used to trick Malware that encrypts files and
worms, and Trojans, designed to individuals into revealing sensitive demands payment for decryption, often
infiltrate devices, steal data, disrupt information by disguising as legitimate threatening to publicly release stolen
operations, or gain unauthorized access. sources, often through emails, text data if the ransom is not paid.
messages, or websites.
Protecting Your Devices
Keep Software Updated Install Antivirus Software
Regularly update operating systems, applications, and Use reputable antivirus software to detect and remove
security software to patch vulnerabilities and improve device malware threats that may have infected your device.
protection.
Use Strong Passwords Be Cautious with Downloads

Create unique, complex passwords for each online account Only download files from trusted sources and avoid clicking
and avoid using easily guessable information like birth dates on suspicious links, as they may contain malware.
or pet names.
Secure Browsing Practices
Use Strong Passwords

1
Always use strong, unique passwords for online
accounts and avoid using the same password for
multiple sites. 2 Be Cautious with Links
Hover over links before clicking to verify the
destination URL and be wary of suspicious or
Check Website Security
3 shortened links.
Look for a padlock icon in the browser address bar
and ensure that the website uses HTTPS protocol for
secure communication. 4 Avoid Public Wi-Fi
When using public Wi-Fi, be extra cautious as it may
be less secure. Consider using a VPN for added
Install Browser Extensions 5 protection.
Utilize browser extensions like ad blockers and
privacy enhancers to improve your online security
and privacy.
Password
Management
Choose a Secure Password
Manager
1 Select a reputable password manager that uses strong
encryption and supports multi-factor authentication.
Store Your Passwords Securely
2 Store all your passwords within the password manager's

secure vault and use a strong master password to access it.
Generate Strong Passwords
3 Use the password manager's built-in password generator to

create complex and unique passwords for each account.
Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Where available, enable two-factor authentication for extra
4
security, requiring a second verification step beyond the
password.
Recognizing Phishing
Attempts
Suspicious Email Sender Check the sender's email address
carefully for typos or unusual
formatting. Legitimate
organizations typically use
professional-looking email
addresses.
Urgent Requests Be wary of emails that create a

sense of urgency, demanding
immediate action or threatening
consequences for inaction.
Suspicious Links Hover over links before clicking

to check the destination URL. If it
appears different from the
expected website, it could be a
phishing attempt.
Requesting Sensitive Legitimate organizations will

Information never ask for sensitive
information like passwords, credit
card details, or social security
numbers in emails. If you receive
such a request, be highly
suspicious.
Grammatical Errors Phishing emails often have

grammatical errors or poor
formatting, which can indicate a
fraudulent source.
Incident Response and
Reporting
Report Suspicious Change Passwords

Activity Change passwords for any accounts
If you suspect a cyber security that may have been compromised
incident, report it immediately to during the incident.
your organization's IT department or
relevant authorities.
Isolate Affected Backup Critical Data

Devices Regularly backup important data to
Disconnect any compromised protect it from loss in case of an
devices from the network to prevent incident or system failure.
further spread of malware or data
loss.

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Cyber Security

1 Data Protection 2 Business

3 Reputation 4 National Security

Use Strong Passwords Be Cautious with Downloads

Use Strong Passwords

Store Your Passwords Securely

2 Store all your passwords within the password manager's

Generate Strong Passwords

3 Use the password manager's built-in password generator to

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Urgent Requests Be wary of emails that create a

Suspicious Links Hover over links before clicking

Requesting Sensitive Legitimate organizations will

Grammatical Errors Phishing emails often have

Report Suspicious Change Passwords

Isolate Affected Backup Critical Data

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