SPREP TEST 04
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Types of Attacks and Vulnerabilities
Module Seven: IT Competency
Warm Pacific Greetings, Salutations chaleureuses du Pacifique and welcome to the CREWS Initiative SMARTMET Online Learning Courses.
SPREP is the regional hub for Meteorological services in the Pacific and host of the PCC , our immediate audience will be the staff from the NMHSs (not limited to IT staff) and SPREP staff directly and indirectly involved in supporting Pacific SIDS.. The course content will include the fundamentals of systems and network administration, website development and maintenance, scripting, etc. Content shall be delivered by taking into consideration system and application environments in place at NMHSs and SPREP and have as its main objective enhancing the sustainability of IT tools in these institutions, and building on regional IT technical capacity.
The objectives of the SMARTMET Training are:
1. To provide hands-on training to selected NMSs in the relevant Information Technology programmes associated with the operation of the SCOPIC, TKDB, Website technologies and use of WMO Information System.
2. To equip staff with the necessary skills to train other staff members on how to provide IT support for the operation of the above weather systems
3. This will also be an opportunity for participants to share their experiences on the benefits and challenges in using these system in particular and how these could be addressed going forward.
There are Seven Modules/Courses of the SMARTMET Training.-
The objective of Module 7 is for participants to gain a basic understanding of Key concepts around IT security and how to safeguard IT tools for collaboration and productivity.
Module Seven Course Outcome:
At the end of module you should be able to
- Have an understanding of the 3 main objectives of information security - CIA
- Knowledge of threat actors and threat vectors
- Understanding of the different Cloud models and security responsibilities
- Know how to assess and manage risks, controls and remediations
- Have an understanding of securing common tools in the workplace for collaboration
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Instructions to completing the Module.
You are expected to complete this module in four weeks. While our group will meet twice over zoom (in the beginning for introductions, and in the end for feedback) you must watch the learning videos and complete the quizzes. You have a final exam to be taken after the four weeks which you must pass to get the certificate - before the final feedback session.
Mandatory to Complete the Course
To complete the course, you will need to attend (mandatory country) zoom meeting, as well as the feedback section.
In order to complete the course you will have to meet the following requirements:
1. Introduction Zoom: Meet your Instructor Christian Slaven and fellow participants in zoom meeting on date scheduled in Announcements
2. Watch the main Introductory Lecture Video and go through the materials and resources made available. Familiarize yourself with content.
3. Watch the subject videos and go through the reading materials provided.
4. You must post and join in the online Forum. Here you can post questions about the course, and also help each other through peer support.
5. Complete the Quizzes.
6. Complete the final exam with a pass mark of 50%.
7. Talanoa Feedback Zoom session: review and reflection on Module 7 with the Instructor
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Types of Attacks and Vulnerabilities
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HOMEWORK
This week your main tasks are:
- Watch the Module recording.
- Review the provided resources.
- Complete the Week 4 online Quiz.
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