AWR-376 UNDERSTANDING TARGETED CYBER ATTACKS

NOTE: (See Prerequisite Information below)

Prerequisites

• FEMA/SID Number – Students must register for and provide a SID number to access the class.  Register online at:  https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid

AWR-376 provides participants with specific information regarding targeted cyber-attacks, including advanced persistent threats.  This information will place them in a better position to plan and prepare for, respond to, and recover from targeted cyber-attacks.  This course will fill the gap in threat-specific training for cybersecurity as a community-driven course that focuses on the phases of targeted cyber-attacks and the attacker methods used during each phase.  Participants will also receive valuable information on cyber-attack prevention, mitigation and response.

Topics

• What is a Targeted Cyber Attack/Advanced Persistent Threat
• Phases of a Targeted Cyber Attack
• Developing the Attack Surface
• Types of Reconnaissance
• Inside the Target’s System
• Managing Targeted Cyber Attacks

Who Should Attend?

Community representatives interested in increasing cyber resilience including personnel from:

• Emergency responders
• Information security and cybersecurity personnel and managers
• Risk management personnel
• Planners
• Emergency Management
• Public Works
• Schools/Universities
• Health Care
• Critical infrastructure representatives

Cost 

There is no fee for the course.  Food, lodging, and transportation costs are the responsibility of the participant.

Hosted by University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension, Community and Leadership Development