Through discussion, pre-recorded attacks, and live example attacks, Demystifying Cyber Attacks will explain and demonstrate common cyber attacks for non-technical participants. Participants will also learn how common cyber attacks can be disrupted at various points of the cyber kill chain using mitigation and response strategies. 

As part of a Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) cooperative agreement training program, this course is available at no direct cost to state, county, and local government agencies.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to: 

• Identify various cyber actors and threat vectors.
• Explain how common cyber attacks are conducted.
• Identify strategies for mitigating and disrupting various cyber attacks.