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Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials for Employees

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Defend yourself against cyber-threats like phishing, ransomware, and social engineering with the essential knowledge taught in this course. This course is for everyone, regardless of experience level in Cybersecurity! You can even use it as your Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training. Cyber-attacks are becoming more frequent, more complex, and harder to detect. There are a variety of greats tools and programs designed to help prevent these attacks, but your best defense will always be awareness. Attackers always target the least suspecting victims, hoping that their ignorance will give the attacker an edge. Take the advantage back by understanding these three simple ideas: - WHO these attackers are - WHY they are attacking - HOW they design these attacks What You’ll Learn: - Spot phishing emails and social engineering tactics - Manage passwords and multi-factor authentication securely - Understand insider threats and how to prevent them - Protect devices, cloud accounts, and remote work setups - Recognize malware and ransomware delivery methods - Apply safe practices on social media and mobile devices - Explore how AI is shaping cybersecurity risks and defences What Makes This Course Unique ✅ Microlearning format—complete in under 2 hours ✅ Designed for non-technical employees ✅ Covers both personal and workplace digital safety ✅ Includes real-world examples and interactive assessments ✅ Final assessment to validate your cybersecurity readiness ✅ Certificate of completion for your resume or LinkedIn profile Most importantly, our microlearning videos are designed with the busy information worker in mind, making this course easy to fit into your daily schedule.

Syllabus

  • Cybersecurity Annual Awareness Training Essentials
  • Password Management
  • Phishing Awareness
  • Digital Security Practices
  • Hardware Security
  • Modern Workplace Security
  • Course Conclusion and Assessment

Taught by

Keith Gibson

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