Brain Bites - Cyber Security Awareness: Real Stories

Cyber security awareness, data protection and privacy training


What you'll learn
Identify cybercriminal groups and how they operate
Describe the risks posed by third-party vendors
Identify strategies cybercriminals use to access your information
List tips to avoid fake help scams
List specific, practical steps you can do to protect and guard against cybersecurity incidents
List steps individuals can take to secure data at home and at work
Identify the elements of strong passwords
Explain the elements of MFA or token-based authenticators

Requirements
No requirements for taking this course

Description
Learn how to protect yourself and your organization from the schemes of cybercriminals.
From phishing expeditions to ransomware, cybercriminals employ many different strategies to deceive you and steal your information. In this course, we’ll share real stories of specific attacks to illustrate and explain the modern threat landscape. You’ll learn how to identify key characteristics of scams, whether they are from emails, pop ups, or fake support calls, so you can prepare yourself against such threats.
Because it’s necessary to stay vigilant, stay aware, and protect yourself, you’ll also learn steps for individuals to take to secure their data at home and strategies business owners or managers can put in place to help reduce the likelihood of a cybersecurity incident in the workplace.
Topics covered include:
Identifying cybercriminal groups and how they operate
Describing the risks posed by third-party vendors
Identifying strategies cybercriminals use to access your information
Listing tips to avoid fake help scams
Listing specific, practical steps you can do to protect and guard against cybersecurity incidents
Explaining why you should inventory all your digital assets
Listing steps individuals can take to secure data at home and work
Identifying the elements of strong passwords
Explaining the elements of MFA or token-based authenticators
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Who this course is for:
Anyone who wants a better understanding of the current threat landscape and how to protect themselves, their organization, and their families from falling victim to a cyber security incident. Employers and Employees who are required to participate in cybersecurity awareness, data protection, and privacy training.

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