Identity theft is defined as the use of one person’s identity or personally identifying as another person without that person's permission. Identity theft can be committed against individuals as well as organizations.
Identity theft has become a major problem internationally. In today’s world of internet and social media, individuals need to be aware of the types of identify theft that could impact them personally. This course will focus specifically on personal identify theft and processes individuals can use to protect their information.
Training for all programs related to cyber security by this trainer are utilizing the framework of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a model. This information is freely available in the public domain. For more detailed information on the framework please refer to NIST.org.
Prerequisites
No Advanced Preparation or Prerequisites are needed for this course.
Learning Objective
- Recognize the types of personal identity theft
- Explore the laws, such as Federal Privacy Laws, that have been put into place to combat identity theft.
- Explore the methods to protect individuals against identity theft
Last updated/reviewed: July 20, 2025
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What about online identity theft companies? What do they do and are there worth the money? What are the steps to take if you have your identity stolen?
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Lesson Questions and Answers0 Questions
INTRODUCTION And OVERVIEW
TYPES OF IDENTITY THEFT
- Defining Personal Identity Theft 3:20
- The Most Personal Types of Identity Theft 13:56
- Other Types of Identity Theft 13:58
LAWS AND PREVENTION
- Laws Regarding Identity Theft 6:02
- Other Laws 8:24
- Federal Privacy Laws 3:48
CONCLUSION
CONTINUOUS PLAY
- Personal Identity Theft 1:04:41
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