Title: Identify the prevention of and protection against cyber threats.
Course: Cybersecurity Fundamentals (10302-I) > Section: Understanding Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities

Identification should state that each vulnerability will have its own unique set of preventions and protections, and should include, but not be limited to, the following:

- Network protection is often the initial line of defense (e.g., authentication, firewalls, end point protection software, intrusion detection system [IDS]/intrusion prevention system [IPS], vulnerability scanners).
- Operating systems and applications are critical to reducing vulnerabilities. Identification of systems maintenance measures that assist in system protection include, but should not be limited to, system updates and audits.
- User training will make the users aware of the potential threats due to their actions.
- Cyber hygiene includes user training to make users aware of potential threats due to their actions and includes strong and not-reused passwords, regular software updates, etc.