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Awareness Module 5 Cheat Sheet (DRAFT) by

This cheat sheet summarizes the key concepts from Module 5 to help with quiz preparation.

This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.

Securing the Home Network

The main goals of securing the home network:

1) Preventing unauth­orized users from joining the network
2) Preventing others from seeing the network traffic

Steps to secure the network

Strong Wi-Fi Password
Change the default password to a unique, complex one
Enable Encryption
Use WPA3 or WPA2 for secure Wi-Fi.
Update Firmware
Regularly update your router’s firmware for security patches.
Use Newer Hardware
Upgrade to a modern router­/modem for better security and perfor­mance.
Create a Guest Network
Isolate guest users to prevent access to your main network.
Secure IoT Devices
Use strong, unique passwords and update firmware regularly
Enable Firewall
Configure your router's firewall to block unwanted traffic

Cybers­ecurity Awareness

We must all learn about cybers­ecurity to protect ourselves and our agencies. Continuous education on cyber threats, risks, and best practices is essential.

We all have a respon­sib­ility to learn about emerging threats. By doing so, we can:

1) Prevent incidents proact­ively
2) Identify vulner­abi­lities in systems
3) Adapt training, plans, and policies as needed

Incident Detection and Response

In the context of cybers­ecu­rity, an incident is an abnormal event that might impact an organi­zat­ion's or agency's normal operat­ions.
 

Firewall

Firewalls are barriers between trusted networks and untrusted networks.

Firewall rules:
1) Deny traffic from certain network addresses or geographic regions
2) Deny services, ports, and applic­ations
3) Allow traffic from trusted networks

Data backup

Data backup involves creating copies of digital data and storing them in a different system or location.

Data backup strategies

Increm­ental Backup
Only new or modified data is backed up, saving time and disk space. Ensures you always have the latest version of your data.
Full Backup
Copies all data and allows restoring different versions as needed.to the backup location. Can quickly consume storage if old backups aren’t deleted.

Cloud provider for data Backups

Recomm­end­ations while using a cloud provider for backups:

1) Use a Strong Password – Protect cloud access with a complex, unique password.
2) Limit Access – Restrict data sharing to authorized users only.
3) Encrypt Before Uploading – If possible, encrypt data for added security.
4) Monitor Usage – Track cloud activity to detect unauth­orized access.

Anomalies or odd behaviors

Traffic from Unkown Network Addresses
Multiple Failed Login Attempts
Increased Network Bandwidth Usage
Suspicious Emails and Phone Calls
Unlocked Secure Areas
Deleted or Altered Files
Unusual Activities During Off-hours
New Users and Devices in the Network