Cybersecurity : World of Experts and Criminals

Many of the world’s original hackers were computer hobbyists, programmers, and students during the ’60s. Originally, the term hacker described individuals with advanced programming skills. Hackers used these programming skills to test the limits and capabilities of early systems. These early hackers were also involved in the development of early computer games. The Internet published in 1996 added to the mystique of the hacking culture. . Many hacking groups today embrace this imagery. One of the most infamous hacker groups goes by the name Legion of Doom. It is important to understand the cyber culture in order to understand the criminals of the cyber world and their motivations.

After completion of this program, participants will be better able to:

• Describe the characteristics of criminals and heroes in the cybersecurity realm.
• Describe the principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability as they relate to data states and cybersecurity countermeasures.
• Describe the tactics, techniques, and procedures used by cybercriminals.
• Describe how technologies, products, and procedures are used to protect confidentiality.
• Describe how technologies, products, and procedures are used to ensure integrity.
• Describe how technologies, products, and procedures provide high availability.
• Explain how cybersecurity professionals use technologies, processes, and procedures to defend all components of the network.
• Explain the purpose of laws related to cybersecurity.