ICDL Cyber Security study materials
ICDL Cyber Security study resources

ICDL Cyber Security (ICDL) study guide

ICDL Cyber Security · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.

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 study guide has 6 sections and about 1,992 words.

01

Security Concepts

Every other domain rests on a small vocabulary. Learn it precisely, because exam questions often turn on a single word.

347 words, about 2 min
02

Malware

Malware questions reward precise definitions. Learn each type by what it does and how it spreads.

330 words, about 2 min
03

Network Security

Network security is about controlling who and what can travel across a network. Key devices and concepts Firewall: filters traffic by rules (address, port, protocol).

319 words, about 2 min
04

Secure Web Use

Secure web use is mostly about recognising deception and limiting exposure. Concepts to know Phishing: fraudulent messages that push you to a fake site to harvest credentials.

332 words, about 2 min
05

Communications

Communication security covers email, messaging, and how you handle the information you send. Concepts Email risks: spoofing (a forged sender address), phishing, malicious attachments, and accidental disclosure through misaddressed mail or "reply all".

319 words, about 2 min
06

Secure Data Management

This domain covers storing, backing up, and disposing of data safely. Concepts Data at rest vs in transit: encryption protects both; full-disk encryption protects a stolen laptop, while transport encryption protects data on the wire.

345 words, about 2 min