Introduction to Cyber Security Course
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Introduction to Cyber Security Course
Duration 1 hour
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100% online training
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Instant assessment and result
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Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses
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.
100% online training
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Same day digital certificate
Printed certificate posted next working day
Full audio voiceover
Assessment retakes at no extra cost
Developed by experts in data security
Accredited by CPD
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What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand what is meant by cyber security and who is at risk from security threats.
- Be aware of the common types of cyber attacks that organisations and individuals may experience.
- Understand the internal and external threats to information security.
- Know how to improve your own cyber security through practical measures.
- Understand what action you must take if confidential information is lost or stolen.
Training you can trust
Accredited by CPD
All of our courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to universally accepted Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.
Recommended renewal:
2 years
What does this mean? This certificate does not have an expiry date, however, based on industry best practice guidelines there is a recommended renewal period.
Engage and empower
Our in-house Learning Designers develop all of our courses to give you and your learners the most engaging training possible.
Module 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.
Module 2: Types of Cyber Attacks
Phishing and spear phishing, malware (viruses, worms and Trojans), ransomware, and identity theft.
Module 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.
