
Description
This short course will explain why cyber attacks and data breaches happen and provide practical advice on how to set up effective defences.
First, the course will identify potential 'cyber threat actors' who initiate cybercrime, along with looking at the main motivations behind cyber-attacks on individuals and organisations.
On a more practical level, you'll learn how to recognise and deal effectively with phishing attempts. The course will highlight the importance of keeping passwords secure and cover security for devices, such as smartphones, laptops, tablets or desktop computers.
You'll learn how to report a suspected cyber attack, and what to do if you genuinely make a mistake.
Finally, we'll underline the importance of cooperation and show how working closely together helps overcome a wide range of cybersecurity issues.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand what Cyber Attacks are and why data breaches happen.
- Identify those who commit cyber threats, their motivations and understand why you or your organisation could be a potential target.
- Recognise ‘red flags’ so that you can effectively combat threats to your cyber security and define potential methods of defence.
- Understand what makes you vulnerable inside and outside the workplace and what to do if a mistake happens.
Advantages
Training staff in cyber security is vital to protect your business from these ever present online threats.
Target Audience
The course is aimed at employees at all levels of an organisation as it provides an overview of some of the most common cyber security threats encountered in business.
Course Content
- Cyber Security - An Overview
- Combating Cyber Attacks
CPD & IIRSM Approved
Our IATP, CPD, IIRSM, IFE & IOSH approved courses are owned and delivered by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence.
How To Buy: Single Licence
To purchase a single licence for this training course, simply click here to register on our training site and then purchase a single licence via PayPal.
How To Buy: Multiple Licences
To purchase multiple licenses, please add the product to your shopping basket and enter your required quantity. The appropriate bulk discount will then be applied automatically. Once you have completed your purchase we will then configure your administrator account and send you login details for the training site. This will normally be done within 24 hours of receiving your purchase details based on our normal working week of Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm. Your administrator account allows you to access your admin panel where you assign licenses to your individual employees.
Specifications
VideoTile Learning
Safetywear
Training