Topic 1 - Information Security Essentials

Hello Everyone, welcome to INFOCOMM security. This is an exciting module that I am eager to share with you. This very first lecture aims to introduce you to the background of why it is important for an IT PROFESSIONAL nowadays to be knowledgeable in the infocomm security areas. Without further ado, let us kick off this introduction on the information technology essential lecture.

Lesson 1 of 8: Learning Outcomes

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

  1. Identify the use of internet & smart devices
  2. Describe some internet vulnerabilities & defense
  3. Identify some Singapore internet and privacy laws
  4. Discuss some cases of cybersecurity attacks

Lesson 2 of 8: Introduction

Infocomm Security

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Infocomm Technology (ICT)?

Infocomm comes from the term " Information and Communication Technology " In short 'ICT'. It refers to the collections of technologies work together to allow people and organizations to interact in the digital world.

How about Security?

Stay cool. Let us have a look at the cartoon below from PDPC first. Err. What is PDPC??

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The experiences encountered by Kamal and Asher appear to be familiar.

Some lessons we can learnt from the scenario: