EC-COUNCILEC-Council Certified Secure Computer User
The EC-Council Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU) certification equips everyday computer users with the essential knowledge and skills to protect their information assets. It covers a wide range of security threats, from identity theft and phishing to malware and social engineering, and teaches practical countermeasures. This certification is ideal for anyone who uses computers and the internet and wants to stay safe online, making it a valuable complement to any educational or professional path.
526 practice questions · Updated 2026-07-30
CSCU Curriculum
Every domain, objective, and concept the CSCU exam measures.
- Data security fundamentals
- Threats to data security
- Data classification
- Data protection principles
- Data security best practices
- OS security fundamentals
- User account management
- Access control and permissions
- Patch management
- Antivirus and anti-malware protection
- Firewall configuration
- OS hardening
- Data encryption
- Backup and recovery
- Auditing and logging
- Secure configuration settings
- User education and best practices
- Data Backup Fundamentals
- Backup Methods and Media
- Backup Scheduling and Strategy
- Disaster Recovery Planning
- Data Restoration and Testing
- Business Continuity Considerations
- Define malware
- Identify malware symptoms
- Explain antivirus software
- Describe antivirus features
- Implement malware prevention
- Perform malware removal
- Internet Security Fundamentals
- Common Internet Threats
- Secure Web Browsing Practices
- Email Security
- Firewall and Antivirus Configuration
- Safe Online Communication
- Data Protection on the Internet
- Incident Response for Internet Threats
- Understanding social networking risks
- Configuring privacy settings
- Recognizing social engineering attacks
- Safe sharing practices
- Managing friend requests and connections
- Responding to security incidents
- Email Encryption Basics
- Digital Signatures and Authentication
- Secure Email Protocols
- Password and Account Security for Email
- Recognizing Phishing and Social Engineering
- Email Attachment and Link Safety
- Email Privacy and Data Protection
- Email Retention and Disposal
- Mobile Device Security Fundamentals
- Mobile Device Authentication Methods
- Mobile Device Encryption
- Secure Mobile Device Configuration
- Mobile Device Management (MDM)
- Mobile App Security
- Mobile Device Data Backup and Recovery
- Mobile Device Physical Security
- Mobile Device Network Security
- Mobile Device Privacy Protection
- Mobile Device Security Policies and Best Practices
- Cloud Security Fundamentals
- Cloud Threats and Risks
- Cloud Data Protection
- Secure Cloud Configuration
- Cloud Compliance and Governance
- Cloud Security Best Practices
- Understanding network connection types
- Securing Wi-Fi networks
- Using VPNs for secure connections
- Configuring firewall settings
- Recognizing and avoiding network threats
- Safe practices for public networks
- IoT Device Security Fundamentals
- Securing Gaming Consoles
- Network Segmentation for IoT and Gaming
- Firmware and Software Updates
- Password and Authentication Management
- Privacy and Data Protection on IoT and Gaming
- Physical Security of Devices
- Monitoring and Incident Response
- Secure remote work fundamentals
- Remote access technologies
- Securing home networks
- Endpoint security for remote devices
- Data protection in remote work
- Physical security for remote work
- Remote work policies and compliance
- Incident response for remote workers
Percentages reflect share of the current practice bank, not official exam weightings — no structured per-skill weight is published for CSCU, so none is invented.