Module #1:

Introduction to Cyber Security

Estimated time for Module 1 is 3 minutes

 What is Cyber Security?
Cyber or Computer Security is the
protection of computing systems and
the data that these systems store or access.

These systems include:

PC’s
Laptops
SmartPhones
Mobile Devices
Printers
 Why is Computer Security
Important?

Computer Security allows the City of Albuquerque to

carry out its mission by:

• Enabling staff to carry out their jobs,

• Decreases the threat of current and future vulnerabilities
• Supporting critical business processes
• Protecting personal and sensitive information
 Why do I need to know about
Cyber Security?
It is estimated that 10% of security safeguards are technical in
nature. Firewalls and Intrusion Detection devices are a few
devices that can help prevent approximately 10% of security
threats.

The additional 90% of safeguards rely on each of us. By

understanding and adhering to these safeguards, we can
reduce or eliminate most cyber security threats.

Example: Locking your car doors is the 10%. Making sure

nothing of value is left on the seat, windows are rolled up and
parking in a safe area account for the remaining 90%.
 The CIA of Cyber Security
There are many reasons why you should protect
the information you use on your computer.

Confidential: Ensuring that your information remains confidential and

only those who should access that information, can
Integrity: Knowing that no one has been able to change your
information, so you can depend on its accuracy
(information integrity)
Availability: Making sure that your information is available when
you need it (by making back-up copies and, if
appropriate, storing the back-up copies off-site)
What does this mean to me?
This means that everyone who uses a computer
or mobile device needs to understand how to
keep their computer, device and data secure.

Information Technology Security is

Everyone’s responsibility
 Questions Module 1:
Introduction to Cyber Security
Question #1: Computer Security allows us to:

A. Enable staff to carry out their jobs,

B. Decrease the threat of current and future vulnerabilities
C. Support critical business processes
D. Protect personal and sensitive information
E. All of the above
 Questions Module 1:
Introduction to Cyber Security
Question #1: Computer Security allows us to:
The Answer is E, All of the above

Computer Security allow us to:

A. Enable staff to carry out their jobs,

B. Decrease the threat of current and future vulnerabilities
C. Support critical business processes
D. Protect personal and sensitive information
E. All of the above
 Questions Module 1:
Introduction to Cyber Security
Question #2: The Integrity of information means:

A. Ensuring that your information remains confidential and only those

who should access that information, can
B. Knowing that no one has been able to change your information,
so you can depend on its accuracy.
C. Making sure that your information is available when you need it
(by making back-up copies and, if appropriate, storing the back-up
copies off-site)
 Questions Module 1:
Introduction to Cyber Security
The answer is B. Knowing that your information has not
been changed.

Confidential: Ensuring that your information remains confidential

and only those who should access that information, can
Integrity: Knowing that no one has been able to change your
information, so you can depend on its accuracy.
Availability: Making sure that your information is available when you
need it (by making back-up copies and, if appropriate, storing
the back-up copies off-site)
This concludes Module 1: Introduction
to Cyber Security

Continue on to module 2: Sensitive Data

Module 2 will provide information on Personal
Identifiable Information or PII and best practices in
protecting this data from theft.