Description
In today’s digital age, everyone—employees, managers, and directors—needs to understand the growing threat posed by cyber-attacks and the importance of protecting sensitive data from breaches. This course provides essential knowledge to help you recognise and defend against cyber threats, keeping your organisation’s information secure.
You’ll begin by learning what cyber-attacks and data breaches are, and the motivations behind them. The course dives into the world of cyber threat actors—the individuals or groups who initiate cyber crimes—and explains why you or your organisation could be at risk. You’ll also receive practical, actionable advice on how to set up effective defenses to protect your business.
Recognising phishing attempts and knowing how to handle them, maintaining secure passwords, and securing devices (like smartphones, laptops, and desktops) are all key parts of the course. You’ll also learn how to report a suspected cyber-attack and what steps to take if you make a mistake. Finally, we’ll emphasize the importance of teamwork and cooperation in addressing cyber security challenges, as collaboration is key to keeping your organisation safe.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of cyber-attacks and the causes behind data breaches.
- Identify the cyber threat actors and understand their motivations, helping you recognize potential risks to your organisation.
- Spot red flags and learn to combat cyber threats effectively using practical defense strategies.
- Understand vulnerabilities, both inside and outside the workplace, and know what to do in case of a cyber security mistake.
- Recognize the importance of cooperation in defending against and mitigating cyber threats.
Target Audience
This course is designed for employees at all levels within an organization, as cyber security awareness is essential for everyone. Whether you’re in a technical role or a non-technical one, understanding common threats and how to protect your organisation from cyber crime is crucial. It’s also valuable for managers and leaders who are responsible for their team’s cyber security practices.
Advantages
With the rise in cyber crime, training staff in cyber security is crucial for safeguarding your organisation. This course helps prevent costly breaches and equips your team with the knowledge to stay vigilant. The CPD approval ensures that this course can be used for professional development, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing education in an ever-changing field.
Online training offers flexibility, allowing you to progress at your own pace, fitting the modules around your work and personal life while staying on top of cyber security best practices.
Duration: 25 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.
It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).