ICDL Cyber Security (ICDL) case studies
ICDL Cyber Security · Put your knowledge to work in context.
ICDL Cyber Security is a module within the ICDL CORE programme, described by ICDL as covering "the main skills and knowledge needed for the secure use of ICT in everyday settings, at home and at work." It is aimed at individuals and at workers whose roles involve handling data and information, and at employers who want staff to protect those resources. The module is organised into six skill sets: Security concepts (data threats, value of information, personal security, file security), Malware (types and methods, protection, resolving and removing), Network security (networks and connections, wireless security, access control methods, password management), Secure Web Use (browser settings, secure browsing), Communications (e-mail, social networking, VoIP and instant messaging, mobile), and Secure Data Management (secure and back-up data, secure deletion and destruction). The ICDL Cyber Security case studies are 5 cases and about 2,259 words.
1The Shared Drive Ransomware Scare
You are the IT administrator at a small marketing firm with 25 employees. On Monday morning, several users report that files on the shared network drive (S:) have been renamed with a .locked extension and cannot be opened.
476 words, about 2 min2The Phishing Email That Looked Real
Maria works in the finance department of a mid-sized company. She receives an email that appears to come from the CEO, marked as high importance, with the subject 'Urgent Wire Transfer Needed'.
420 words, about 2 min3The Public Wi-Fi Dilemma
Alex is a sales representative traveling for work. He is at an airport and needs to access the company's customer relationship management (CRM) system to update a client's order.
502 words, about 3 min4The Lost USB Drive
Sarah is a healthcare administrator at a clinic. She needs to transfer patient records to a specialist's office.
424 words, about 2 min5The Weak Password Policy
A small business has a password policy that requires employees to change their passwords every 30 days. The policy also requires passwords to be at least 8 characters long and include a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.
437 words, about 2 min