Leads to certification with duration:
9 months
9 months
Cybersecurity
CyberSecurity Compliance
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Considering there’s over 7 billion people in the world, it’s pretty amazing that no 2 people have been found to have the same fingerprint. Even between identical twins! This just goes to show that our identities are completely and utterly unique. Unfortunately, however, and even though we are unique, cybercriminals have found several ways to steal our information and commit identity theft. This is a major crime and can have serious, long-lasting effects on its victims. Consequences include financial, emotional, and physical stress. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Recognize the different types of identity theft and how they occur • Understand the effects and know what to do if you are a victim • Prevent and reduce the risk of your identity being stolen Why take this course? Identity theft is a preventable crime. Simple things like creating stronger passwords and not using public Wi-Fi to make bank transactions can significantly reduce the chances of becoming a target. This short course is suitable for everyone, particularly consumers, social media users, and professionals. 15 mins | SCORM | Workbook
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For any business, assets are important and need to be protected. But what do you think are a business’s most important assets? Maybe you think it’s the physical stock, or perhaps the building? Or is it the staff or customers? Nope, it’s the data. The information an organization has is its biggest and richest asset. Because of that, data security breaches can have very serious consequences. So, every business needs to put measures and policies in place to safeguard their data. That’s what information security governance (ISG) is for. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Compare information security management (ISM) and ISG • Define the areas that need to be protected by ISG policies • Identify the policies to include in ISG planning • Recognize and adopt ISG best practices Why take this course? This course is for business leaders and security, operations, or IT managers, who want to protect the business’s single most valuable asset: data. You’ll see how ISG goes further than just information security management and learn the best practices that you need to aim for. And you’ll even get some useful advice on creating an information security governance policy. 10 mins | SCORM | Takeaway Tasks
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There are currently over 4.5 billion internet users. That’s a mind-boggling amount of people creating data – no wonder the internet is called the “information superhighway.” With every webpage you visit, you leave a digital footprint. In some places, you offer further information, like when you’re inputting your credit card details for that latest must-have! But how do you know that your data is safe? For businesses, ensuring data is secure should be a top priority. If it’s not handled correctly, sensitive customer data could be lost or stolen, resulting in some pretty harsh consequences. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Understand why it’s important to look after data • Understand the consequences of poor data storage • Keep data safe Why take this course? Often, we take for granted that data is secure. We assume it’s inaccessible to anyone but the people who need it, and that it will stay that way. But the truth is, you need to take steps to ensure this. Regardless of your role, keeping data safe is everyone’s job. This course will show you why, and also how you can take steps to make sure your data is secure. 10 mins | SCORM | Workbook
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Who could have predicted that the sum total of all knowledge in the world would be accessible through a tiny device that we all keep in our pockets? Even fewer could’ve predicted that we only seem to use it to watch cute kitty videos. Totally worth it. Your cellphone is so much more than just a way to stay connected. Your contacts, diary dates, and business notes are inside. Not to mention medical records, fastest run times, pictures of everyone and everything you’ve ever met! You’ve simply got to keep it safe. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Understand why keeping your phone safe is so important • Identify the potential consequences of losing your work mobile • Use practical methods to minimize the risk of theft, loss, and damage Why take this course? Whether it’s a personal or work mobile, lose it, and you’ve lost a lot of data. Some of this data may be clawed back, depending on how carefully you’ve been managing it. But if personal or confidential information falls into the wrong hands, that could cause trouble. This course is designed to help make sure that your cellphone is in safe hands. 10 mins | SCORM | Workbook
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Just because you’re at work doesn’t mean you forget to drink water and eat food. Yes, your day will probably be filled with important business, but you still need to do basic life tasks to keep yourself healthy at work. So why is it that so many workers forget basic cybersecurity to keep their tech healthy at home? It can leave them and even their work, through connected devices, vulnerable to a cyberattack. This course will help you maintain your cybersecurity awareness from office to home. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Explain the benefits of having a “Just Culture” when it comes to cybersecurity • Compare common security failings at home and work • Implement ways to be more security conscious both at home and at work Why take this course? This course will give you cybersecurity best practices that you can implement wherever and whenever. You’ll learn what security failings to look out for both at home and work to remain secure online. We all need to stay vigilant against cyberattacks, so this course is suitable for everyone. 10 mins | SCORM | Workbook
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“You must trust and believe in people, or life becomes impossible.” So said the famous Russian writer Anton Chekhov. And, well, he had a point. Without trust, we wouldn’t form friendships or relationships. But here’s the thing, Anton: you really can’t trust everyone. It was probably a bit different back in the 19th century what with the lack of computers and everything. But cyber tricksters and con artists are everywhere today, and they’re preying on our natural inclination to trust and help others. By pretending to be genuine, social engineering criminals manipulate people into giving away confidential and sensitive information. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Understand the dangers of social engineering and how it works • Recognize the different types of social engineering attacks • Avoid becoming a victim of social engineering Why take this course? The majority of cyberattacks are the result of social engineering. Yet, we can reduce the chances of falling victim by spotting the signs and remembering to think before opening that attachment. This short course is suitable for everyone, particularly organizations, professionals, and social media users. So, trust this course to help you protect yourself. 10 mins | SCORM | Workbook
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When it’s used properly, social media is great for individuals and businesses. It lets people connect with other like-minded souls, provides a platform for advertising that reaches further than anything else, and makes communicating simple. But it does have its downsides. And in business, one of those is cyber-threats. Not having an awareness of social-media security can leave businesses vulnerable. And it could be something small and seemingly insignificant that creates a risk. Like accidentally sharing an image, or getting duped by a fake account. So, it’s vital to understand what can, and does, go wrong, so you can avoid it. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to: • List the main risks of social media to businesses • Identify which risks a business is most vulnerable to • Take appropriate actions to minimize risk to the business you’re in Why take this course? Whatever level you work at, you need to make sure your social-media activity doesn’t put your workplace at risk of cybercrime. This course looks at the common social-media risks that businesses can be vulnerable to, and what to do to minimize those risks. 15 mins | SCORM | Infographic
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How many times have you opened a new app and typed the same password you’ve had since forever? And if it doesn’t accept it, you say, “Ok, I’ll add a 1 on the end. A capital letter? Fine. Now it wants to recommend a password too? How on earth will I remember that nonsense! I’ll have to get it tattooed on my arm.” This rigmarole may seem like someone’s testing your limits, but password protection isn’t there to annoy you – it’s there to protect your data and personal information. In the workplace, it’s not just your data and personal information you need to worry about. It’s your customers’ too. While having the same password for everything seems convenient, a weak password can be your biggest downfall. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Understand the downfalls of a weak password • Understand the need to protect any data you access • Set a strong password Why take this course? Learning to come up with a strong password is really important, whether it’s for work or personal tech. To help you successfully navigate the online world, this course explains why you should be using a strong password and how to create one. 10 mins | SCORM | Workbook
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Interesting fact: The word Wi-Fi doesn’t actually have any meaning. The word became the brainchild of a brand consultancy firm, when it was decided that its real name, “IEEE 802.11,” wasn’t exactly catchy . That’s fair enough. But with more than 22 billion Wi-Fi enabled devices currently active in the world, it’s natural that some are susceptible to hacking or disruptions by criminals. The internet is so widely used that you can access it from almost anywhere in the world. Wi-Fi networks make that access faster and easier than ever. Individuals and companies rely on having uninterrupted Wi-Fi networks. Imagine life without it! Unfortunately, unless your networks are well protected, they’re in danger of being exploited. This course is here to help you protect what’s yours. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Explain the basics of how Wi-Fi works and why it can be disrupted • Describe the potential consequences of failing to secure your network • Identify and implement practical ways to secure your network Why take this course? We all use Wi-Fi technology these days, whether at home or at work. That means everyone has a potential security risk to deal with. To ignore the issue is to invite criminals into your home or place of business and let them take whatever they want. It’s extremely important to secure your Wi-Fi networks, and this course will help. 10 mins | SCORM | Takeaway Tasks