Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Introduction to Cybersecurity
3. Cybersecurity Threats
   • 3.1 Social Engineering
   • 3.2 Malware
   • 3.3 Malicious Websites
4. Personal Security
5. Password Security
6. Secure Online Communications
   • 6.1 Secure your Instant Messaging Apps

3. Cybersecurity Threats

Cyber criminals usually exploit vulnerabilities to attack networks and systems.

Vulnerabilities are weaknesses or gaps in a security program that can be exploited by threats to gain unauthorized access to an asset.
A threat is anything that can exploit a vulnerability, intentionally or accidentally, and obtain, damage, or destroy an asset.
An asset is anything tangible or intangible that holds value. Assets include people, property and information.

In a nutshell, an asset is what we’re trying to protect. A threat is what we’re trying to protect against. A vulnerability is a weakness or gap in our protection efforts.

This section covers the most common cyber threats that affect organizations and individuals. The threats covered in this section:

• Social engineering
• Malware
• Malicious websites

Next > 3.1 Social Engineering