cscu-exam

Certified
Secure Computer User

Exam Info

Exam Name

CSCU (112-12) Exam

Credit Towards Certification

 Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU). Students need to pass the online EC-Council exam to receive the
CSCU certification.

Exam Details

 Number of Questions: 50
 Passing Score: 70%
 Test Duration: 2 Hours
 Test Format: Multiple Choice
 Test Delivery: EC-Council Exam Portal

Skills Measured

The exam 112-12 tests CSCU candidates on the following 13 domains.
1. Foundations of Security
2. Securing Operating Systems
3. Protecting Systems Using Antiviruses
4. Data Encryption
5. Data Backup and Disaster Recovery
6. Internet Security
7. Securing Network Connections

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8. Securing Online Transactions
9. Securing Email Communications
10. Social Engineering and Identity Theft
11. Security on Social Networking Sites
12. Information Security and Legal Compliance
13. Securing Mobile Devices

Test Objectives

CSCU Module 01: Foundations of Security
 Discuss computer security scenario
 Highlight various factors that affect information security
 Discuss key elements of information security
 Explain fundamental concepts of computer Security
 Discuss Security, Functionality, and Ease of Use Triangle
 Describe various layers of information and computer security
 Discuss different security risks to home users
 Highlight the information system assets that need to be protected from cybercriminals and other security
incidents
 Discuss various factors that make a home computer vulnerable to security breaches
 Provide a basic understanding of measures to make a system secure
 Explain the benefits of computer security awareness
 Provide a basic computer security checklist

CSCU Module 02: Securing Operating Systems
 Explain various threats to computer system security including malware attacks and password cracking
 Discuss different ways of malware propagation
 Provide guidelines for Windows Operating System (OS) security
 Illustrate different measures to secure Windows OS such as locking the system, creating strong
passwords, disabling unwanted accounts, updating and patching OS and applications, configuring
Windows firewall, etc.
 Discuss the Windows Encrypting File System (EFS) and explain how to encrypt and decrypt files in Window
 Explain the usage of Windows security utilities such as Windows Defender and BitLocker
 Discuss the use of Event Viewer
 Illustrate how to disable/kill unnecessary services and processes in Windows 7
 Discuss the threats of open ports and explain how to detect open ports
 Discuss the role of audit policies in Windows security

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 Explain how to hide files and folders, and disable simple file sharing in Windows
 Discuss the benefits of the UAC slider bar in Windows 7
 Provide security tools that can be used to enhance Windows security such as Microsoft Security

Essentials, KeePass Password Safe Portable, Registry Mechanic and Windows Defender
 Provide guidelines for securing Mac OS X
 Illustrate the different measures to secure Mac OS X such as enabling and locking down the login window,

configuring account preferences, creating accounts, securing the guest accounts, controlling local
accounts with parental controls, using keychain settings, and using apple software update.
 Illustrate how to secure date & time preferences, configure network preferences, enable screen saver
password, and set up FileVault to keep home folder secure
 Explain firewall security in Mac OS X
 Provide security checklists for Windows 7 and Mac OS X OSs

CSCU Module 03: Protecting Systems Using Antiviruses
 Discuss different types of antivirus software
 Explain the need for an antivirus program
 Provide a brief understating of how antivirus software work
 Discuss various factors that help in choosing the best antivirus software
 Provide general steps to install antivirus applications
 Provide a simple test to check if the antivirus is working
 Explain the steps to install and configure popular antivirus programs such as McAfee and Kaspersky PURE
antivirus programs
 Provide a checklist to enhance system security using antivirus programs

CSCU Module 04: Data Encryption
 Explain the basic encryption concepts
 Describe the usage of encryption
 Discuss the different types of encryption
 Explain the concept of digital certificates and how they work
 Discuss the use of digital signatures to secure communication
 Explain how digital signature works
 Discuss the usage of various data encryption tools such as TrueCrypt

CSCU Module 05: Data Backup and Disaster Recovery
 Explain the need of data backup
 Discuss various factors that determine a data backup plan such as what files and how often to backup
 Explain the importance of online data backup

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 Provide a list of online backup service providers
 Discuss the different types of backups
 Explain Windows 7 backup and restore procedures
 Discuss the use of encryption for protecting backup data
 Explain MAC OS X backup and restore procedures using TimeMachine
 Describe how to use data backup tools on Windows and Mac OS X OSs
 Provide a list of data recovery tools for Windows and Mac OS X OSs
 Explain the need of physical security
 Discuss various physical security measures such as locks, biometrics, and fire prevention
 Provide guidelines to secure laptops from theft
 Provide a checklist for an effective data backup
 Provide a checklist to ensure physical security of computer systems

CSCU Module 06: Internet Security
 Discuss various Internet security threats
 Explain various techniques to secure Internet Explorer such as configuring Internet, Intranet, Trusted and
Restricted zone, cookie settings, privacy settings, securing ActiveX Controls, deleting Browsing History and
securing file downloads
 Illustrate various Mozilla Firefox security settings including privacy settings, secure downloads, and how to
install Plugins
 Explain various Google Chrome privacy and security settings
 Explain various Apple Safari security settings
 Describe how to test browsers for privacy
 Explain various search engine and Instant Messaging (IM) security issues
 Discuss the different security measures for search engine and IM security
 Describe the different threats of online games and Discuss security practices to stay safe while gaming
 Discuss various child online safety issues
 Explain the role of the Internet in child related crimes
 Provide guideline to find if children are at risk online
 Discuss various measures to protect children from online threats
 Explain how to report an online crime against a child
 Provide a list of actions to take when the child becomes an online victim
 List laws that a user needs to be aware of for online security
 Provide a checklist for Internet security
 Provide a checklist for parents to protect their child from online threats

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CSCU Module 07: Securing Network Connections
 Discuss home and wireless networking basics
 Describe general steps to set up a home network
 Explain the process of setting up a wireless network in Windows 7 and Mac environment
 Discuss various wireless network security threats
 Provide guidelines to secure wireless network
 Explain various techniques for securely using the network in Windows 7 environment including setting up
a PC’s name and workgroup name in Windows 7, sharing, transferring files, simple file sharing , hiding a
shared disk or folder, sharing printers, accessing files on other PCs and Windows Easy Transfer
 Discuss various measures for securely using the network in MAC OS X environment including setting up
the PC’s name, setting up the workgroup name, creating user accounts and groups, sharing files and
folders, sharing printers, and accessing other Macs on the network
 Describe various network security threats
 Illustrate the different measures to secure network connections such as use of firewall, antivirus
programs, strong passwords, making regular backups, and encryption
 Explain how to identify a secure website
 Provide general security practices for home networking
 Discuss basic networking problems and how to troubleshoot these problems
 Provide a checklist for network security

CSCU Module 08: Securing Online Transactions
 Explain the basic working of an online shopping system
 Discuss security issues in online banking
 Discuss credit card payments and describes the different types of credit card frauds
 Provide guidelines for ensuring credit card safety
 Explain various measures for securing online transactions
 Discuss the different techniques to identify secure online shopping sites such as taking care of SSL and the
padlock symbol
 Describe how to identify an untrustworthy website
 Provide a checklist for online transactions security

CSCU Module 09: Securing Email Communications
 Introduce various email security issues
 Explain how various email systems work
 Discuss various email security threats such as malicious email attachments, spamming, hoax/chain and
scam emails, and Nigerian scam

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 Explain various email security procedures such as creating strong passwords, providing alternate email
address, unchecking Keep Me Signed In/Remember Me, using https, checking for last account activity,
scanning email attachments, turning off preview feature, and email filtering

 Explain how to obtain digital certificates and digitally sign your emails
 Describe how to configure Microsoft Outlook download settings
 List various email security tools such as Lockbin
 Provide an email communication checklist
 Provide a checklist for ensuring email security
 Provide a security checklist for checking emails on mobile

CSCU Module 10: Social Engineering and Identity Theft
 Discuss Identity Theft
 Explain various methods attackers may use to steal identity
 Discuss the different misuses of a stolen identity
 Provide identity theft examples
 Explain social engineering with several examples
 Discuss the different types of social engineering techniques
 Describe the different human-based social engineering techniques
 Explain the different computer-based social engineering techniques
 Discuss the risk of social engineering through social networking websites
 Explain how to know if you are a victim of identity theft
 Discuss what a person can do if his/her identity is stolen
 Explain how to report identity theft
 Provide an identity theft protection checklist
 Provide a checklist for computer based identity theft protection

CSCU Module 11: Security on Social Networking Sites
 Provide an introduction of social networking sites
 Discuss the different social networking security threats such as cyber bullying, identity theft, phishing
scams, malware attacks, site flaws
 Describe various social networking threats to minors
 Explain how to stay safe on Facebook by configuring privacy settings, profile settings, privacy settings for
applications, settings to block users and search settings
 Discuss the different measures to stay safe on MySpace by changing settings for account, comments and
mail, friends request, IM and streaming
 Provide a social networking security checklist

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 Provide a social networking security checklist for parents and teachers to protect their child from social
networking threats

CSCU Module 12: Information Security and Legal Compliance
 Introduce Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
 Provide a checklist for HIPAA compliance
 Discuss different provisions of FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
 Provide a checklist for FERPA compliance
 Discuss PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard )
 Provide a checklist for PCI DSS compliance

CSCU Module 13: Securing Mobile Devices
 Discuss various mobile security issues
 List various mobile phone services
 Discuss IMEI number and its importance
 Explain the different mobile security threats such as device loss, malware infection, application
vulnerabilities
 Discuss various threats to Bluetooth devices
 Explain general mobile security procedure such as patching of mobile platforms and applications, avoiding
mobile device theft, using power-on authentication, regularly backing up important data, using encryption
to secure data in mobile device, enabling auto-lock feature, installing only signed applications and
installing mobile phone antivirus
 Provide guidelines to Secure Bluetooth Connectivity
 Explain various security measures for iPhone and iPad such as enabling passcode protection, enabling SIM
PIN Protection, enabling auto-lock and re-mapping buttons
 Explain basic security procedures for BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7 mobile devices such as setting
device password, changing the device password, locking device, encrypting data , using PIN and SIM lock
 List various mobile security tools
 Provide a Bluetooth security checklist

 Provide a checklist for mobile phone security

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