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Business Analytics/Project Management/Information Security |
Information Assurance for Front-Line Employees
Dr. James Burkman — Clinical Associate Professor in the Management Science and Information Systems Department in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University
The best defenses that every company has against malicious computer attacks are vigilant and knowledgeable employees. This seminar will teach employees to understand how hackers work (which is much different than in television show). Specific, actionable counters are provided alongside discussions of various threats. The seminar also helps employees understand the differences and similarities between good computing behavior at work and home, including relevant legal and ethical issues. Participants in this seminar will gain easy to use, common sense tools and practices to keep themselves and University. Participants earn 0.4 continuing education units (CEUs) and this seminar covers four hours of presentations with demonstration and interactive participation. Benefits: Being part of a culture of security within the company gives employees an extra opportunity to provide valuable, visible contributions. It also helps employees avoid embarrassing and potentially damaging pitfalls like the loss of customer data or the compromise of someone else’s personal information. Who should attend: Front-line employees and managers should enroll in this seminar before taking the Information Assurance for Managers seminar.
» KORN FERRY COMPETENCIES Communicates effectively | Manages complexity | Situational adaptability | Tech savvy
SEMINAR OUTLINE
I. Understanding hackers A. Hacker types and motives B. Anatomy of an attack (demo, examples) II. Threats and counters I A. Social media B. Social engineering C. Passwords (exercise/demo) email password III. Threats and counters II
A. Viruses and adware B. Phishing C. Physical (theft, thumb sucking, WiFi) D. Smart cards E. Updates
IV. Work and home
A. Differences in privacy B. Legal and ethical issues (interactive) C. Awareness and knowledge sharing
The Center for the Future of Work in the OSU Spears School of Business offers various certificate programs and customized professional development.
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