Cybersecurity controls - part 1

In this lesson

1. 0:00 Cyber security governance and policy foundations
2. 0:37 Prevention and detection controls overview
3. 1:01 Malware protection and antivirus software
4. 1:44 Personnel policies and IT training
5. 2:30 Personnel cyber security planning techniques
6. 4:14 Detection and incident response procedures
7. 5:22 Patch management and software updates
8. 6:23 Encryption fundamentals and data protection
9. 8:19 Digital signatures, envelopes and authentication
10. 9:58 Dial back security and multi-factor authentication
11. 11:17 Encryption types and exam question practice

About this lesson

Understanding these controls is vital for the governance and risk management elements of your CIMA or ACCA studies, particularly when addressing how organisations safeguard against malware, unauthorised access, and data breaches. You'll explore practical techniques like digital signatures, encryption, and authentication that protect sensitive information in transmission and help limit damage when security incidents occur. The first part of this two-part series focuses on prevention and detection strategies. You'll discover how antivirus software screens for malicious code before it launches, why personnel cybersecurity planning—including careful recruitment, job rotation, and supervision—creates a human firewall against threats, and how patch management addresses known vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. The lesson includes worked examples showing how firewalls, encryption, and dial-back security work in practice, with exam-style questions to help you consolidate your understanding of these core control mechanisms.

Duration: 13m