Cyber Security Awareness

Topics Covered

• Why is cyber security important?
• Internet and acceptable use policy.
• What are spam, honeypots and threats?
• How do you avoid being a victim?
• How passwords and encryption work.
• Being safe when working remotely.
• What is social engineering?
• Protecting your network at home.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will learn:

• How cyber attacks work and what they target.
• Why cyber criminals target individuals.
• Why cyber criminals target organisations.
• How to tell if a device is hacked/compromised.
• How to prevent your malware and viruses.
• Some habits to improve your online security.
• Tips to follow to avoid being a victim.
• How to keep your mobile device secure.

Designed for

This course is designed for organisation-wide delivery and provides employees and employers with general knowledge of cyber security, best practices, and how to avoid being a victim of cybercrime.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, employees will have the necessary information to be able to act responsibly online, avoid being a victim of cybercrime, and prevent sensitive information from being passed into the wrong hands over the internet. Employees will also become more aware of cyber security in their personal lives, and learn how to protect themselves and their families from having their devices compromised.