Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime: How Thinking Like a Spy Hunter Can Protect You from Cyberattacks

Course details

In this course, cybersecurity expert and legendary FBI operative Eric O’Neill guides you on a journey to become a cyber spy hunter. Learn how to detect and thwart cyber attacks by thinking like a professional spy. Discover the importance of preparation, assessment, investigation, and decisive action in safeguarding your data. Explore real-world case studies and tactics used by both spies and cyber criminals to stay ahead of threats. Understand the power of tools like multi-factor authentication, data backup, and the principles of least privilege. Get equipped with actionable strategies to verify suspicious activities, protect sensitive information, and enhance your digital security. Benefit from expert insights and practical tips to protect yourself and your organization from evolving cyber threats.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Spies, lies, and cybercrime
02 - What you should know
03 - Setting the stage - The cybercrime problem

1. The Cybercrime Landscape

04 - Understanding the size of the internet
05 - What is the dark web
06 - Why the FBI can t shut the dark web down

2. The Cyber Evolution

07 - There are no hackers, there are only spies
08 - Cyberattacks are personal and targeted - Hillsong story

3. Think like a Spy

09 - Amateurs attack machines, professionals attack people
10 - Think like a spy
11 - Every great lie relies on a kernel of truth
12 - The ransomware attack that led to a national emergency
13 - The $25 million Zoom call

4. Act like a Spy Hunter

14 - Intro to PAID
15 - PAID - Prepare
16 - PAID - Assess
17 - PAID - Investigate
18 - PAID - Decide

Conclusion

19 - Next steps

Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime: How Thinking Like a Spy Hunter Can Protect You from Cyberattacks

Authors

Eric O'Neill