Introduction to Information Security | As Academy Club, we organized an 8-hour Introduction to Information Security training for BTK Academy, where we have carried out many projects.
The 8-hour course introduces the discipline of information security and provides a basic understanding of this discipline in scope and depth. Participants will be able to learn topics such as information security discipline, basic and supporting elements of information security in detail.
Academy Club Fundamental Information Security Training
Academy Club Information Security Fundamentals (Fundamental Information Security) Training Objectives
-Recognizing Phishing Threats:
Participants learn defense strategies against phishing and other social engineering attacks.
They gain knowledge to recognize potential dangers and suspicious emails.
-Strong Password Creation and Management:
Participants learn to create complex and strong passwords and manage them securely.
Understand encryption methods and the use of password managers.
-Device Security and Password Protection:
Participants will learn how to protect their devices such as smartphones, tablets and computers with password or biometric security.
Learn to use remote wipe or lock features of devices.
-Network Security Fundamentals:
Participants learn how to encrypt wireless networks and navigate secure networks.
Have knowledge about network access control and firewall usage.
-Software Updates and Security:
Participants understand why it is important to regularly update operating systems and software.
They learn how to perform updates and close vulnerabilities.
-Data Privacy and Sharing:
Participants become aware of personal data protection.
They understand the importance of keeping information secure and how to share it when needed.
-Physical Security:
Participants learn how to physically protect their devices and digital documents.
Understand the basic precautions for securing hardware.
-Social Media Security:
Participants learn how to configure privacy settings on social media platforms and protect personal information.
Understand the aspects of social media posts that need attention.
-Data Backup:
Participants learn why it is important to back up important data and how to prevent data loss.
Post-Training Implementation:
Participants understand how to apply the information security principles they have learned in their daily digital interactions.
Develop strategies for post-training implementation and follow-up.
Basic Information Security training makes participants aware of the security risks they may face in the digital world and enables them to implement basic protection measures. These objectives help individuals and organizations to exhibit safe digital behaviors.
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BTK Academy
It was established in 2017 under the leadership of Dr. Ömer Fatih Sayan, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, in order to create a pioneering, well-known, reliable and reputable training center that will contribute to our institution, the sector and our country with the scientific, technological and constantly self-renewing training approach of the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA).
BTK Academy aims to transfer the experience of our Agency in the electronic communications sector since 1983 and its regulatory and supervisory role since 2000 to all its stakeholders, and to contribute to increasing the competent human resources needed by the sector through certification trainings.
The programs carried out within the ICTA Academy are prepared with the cooperation and contributions of our expert internal trainers as well as public institutions and organizations, universities and all other national and international stakeholders.
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Information Security Fundamentals covers the basic steps to be safe in the digital world. Every individual must take responsibility for protecting themselves and their environment against cyber threats. This is an important way to improve the security of personal data and the quality of their digital experience.
Basic information security refers to the most basic security measures that individuals can apply in their daily digital interactions and when protecting their online presence. These measures include personal data protection, password security, dealing with phishing threats, downloading from trusted sources, etc.
Basic Information Security for Everyone
1-Password Security: Create strong and unique passwords, protect them and change them regularly.
2- Phishing Protection: Be wary of suspicious emails and links, do not share your personal information.
3-Software Updates: Keeping the operating system and software up to date closes security gaps.
4-Downloading from Trusted Sources: Download software and files only from trusted sources.
5-Network Security: Encrypting wireless networks, navigating secure networks.
6-Device Security: Protecting devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers with password or biometric security.
