Introduction to Cyber Security Course
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Everyone who uses the internet must recognise the importance of keeping information safe. You need to understand how you can help to prevent confidential information from falling into the wrong hands.
This Introduction to Cyber Security course provides you with a comprehensive knowledge of the threats to data protection that you may encounter online and shares a range of practical tips you can follow to remain secure when using the internet for work.
By the end of this course, you will:
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
On successful completion of the course you will be sent a quality assured certificate through the post the next working day. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.
This certificate does not have an expiry date. However, based on industry best practice guidelines, the recommended renewal period for this training is 2 years. We will print this recommended renewal date on your certificate.
If you wish to try this course then register for a demo by clicking the 'interactive demo' button. You will be given the option to purchase and continue with your course at the end of your demo!
Module | Description | |
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1 | What is Cyber Security? | What are cyber security and information security? Why is cyber security important? Who is at risk? Employee responsibilities and internal and external threats to security. |
2 | Types of Cyber Attacks | Phishing and spear phishing, malware (viruses, worms and Trojans), ransomware, and identity theft. |
3 | How to Improve Your Cyber Security | Sharing information, password security, e-mail and social media, firewalls and antivirus software, organisational measures, and reporting security breaches. |
The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 15 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.
This Introduction to Cyber Security course is suitable for anyone who uses the internet for their work activities on any type of device, including desktop and laptop computers, tablets and smartphones. The course is written at an introductory level and assumes no prior knowledge of cyber security risks and precautions.
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Certificate
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