Description

The global threat landscape is continually evolving and the frequency, maturity and impact of cyber security attacks is on the increase. These attacks are becoming more and more sophisticated as attackers use social engineering tactics, manipulation and coercion to target our innate human weaknesses.

The good news is that there are simple ways in which we can protect ourselves and others from such attack. This course aims to both inform you of the risks and provide you with practical hints and tips for mitigating these risks.

There are five modules, and this course should take around 30 minutes to compete.

Once you have completed the modules you will then need to pass an assessment with a score of 80% or higher to complete the course.

This cyber security online course aims to both inform you of the risks of cyber attacks and provide you with practical hints and tips for mitigating such risks.

What topics are covered in this Cyber Security Awareness online course?

The course on cyber security includes five modules taking you through the key cyber crime risks. It uses real life case studies and offers practical tips to help mitigate these risks. The modules included are:

1)     Why is cyber security important?

2)     What is phishing and social engineering and why is it important?

3)     How to stay safe online and keep information secure

4)     How to identify and report a data breach or cyber attack incident

5)     Take 5: Insight into five cyber security changes you can make right now

Followed by a short quiz to test your knowledge of cyber security.