Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees
4 hours
Beginner
4 modules
Certificate included
Free
About this course
Most cyber incidents start with a human action - a clicked link, a reused password, an unverified request. This concise course turns every employee into a human firewall: spotting phishing and social engineering, locking down accounts with strong authentication, working safely from anywhere, and knowing exactly what to do (and who to tell) when something feels wrong.
What you'll learn
- Identify phishing emails and social engineering tactics
- Create and manage strong passwords and MFA
- Apply safe browsing and remote-working habits
- Handle sensitive data appropriately
- Report suspected security incidents quickly
Who should attend
This course is open to all professionals interested in the subject.
Course curriculum
1. The Threat Landscape 3 topics
- Phishing, smishing and vishing
- Malware and ransomware basics
- Social engineering in person
2. Account Security 3 topics
- Strong passwords that stick
- Multi-factor authentication
- Password managers
3. Safe Working 3 topics
- Safe browsing habits
- Public Wi-Fi and remote work
- Handling sensitive data
4. When Things Go Wrong 3 topics
- Recognising an incident
- Who to tell and how fast
- Lessons after the incident
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