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Overview
This Online Cyber Security Awareness course explains the risks to information security that Employees may encounter when online, and how to guard against them.
Course Objectives
This course aims to build foundational knowledge of cyber security and equip participants with practical skills to safeguard personal and organisational data. Learners will explore key concepts such as multi-layer security, device protection, password management, and email safety.
The training highlights common threats including phishing, spyware, and malicious websites and provides real-world examples of data breaches to illustrate the consequences of poor security practices. By the end of the course, employees will understand how to identify risks, apply best practices for remote working and BYOD, and take appropriate action if confidential information is compromised.
Content
Cyber Security Basics
- Why security is important
- Terminology explained
- Multi-layer security and you
Web Protection
- Malicious sites – what to look for
- Spyware
- Software updates (patching) and why it’s important
Device Security
- Securing your own device
- BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
- What to do if your device goes missing
Real World Examples
- Hong Kong electoral office
- Anthem Healthcare Insurance
- Australian Immigration Department
- US Government’s Personnel Management Agency
- Swedish Transport Agency
- NHS Ransomware attack
- LinkedIn Password hack
Passwords
- Importance of Password Security
- 20 most common passwords – is yours on the list?
- Examples of how passwords get cracked
- Methods to create secure passwords
- How to use a password manager
Email Protection
- Malicious emails
- Phishing
- Being aware of attachments and links
Best practices for Remote Working
- Multi-factor Authentication
- Encryption
- Backing up your data
- Security Checklist
You will learn how to
- Understand what is meant by cyber security and who is at risk from security threats.
- Be aware of the different types of cyber attacks that organisations and individuals may experience.
- Understand the internal and external threats to information security and how to manage the organisational vulnerabilities to these threats.
- Know how to improve information security.
- Understand the cyber security measures that you should have in place and what action you must take if confidential information is lost or stolen.
Audience
This course is designed for employees at all levels who use digital devices or access online systems and need to understand how to protect sensitive information and reduce cyber security risks in the workplace.
Classroom and Virtual training options
Online Course Materials
Duration
1 hour
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