In this course, you’ll learn what cybersecurity is and why it’s important. Then, you’ll explore the most common types of cyberthreats, including ransomware and phishing emails, and ways to defend against them while working onsite or remotely. Finally, you’ll learn what to do if you experience a cyberattack.
Cybersecurity Awareness
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Beginner level
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2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Define the need for cybersecurity
Explain types of cyberattacks, including malware and phishing
Describe social engineering as a threat
Demonstrate responses to cybersecurity threats
Skills you'll gain
- Cybersecurity
- Incident Response
- Security Awareness
- Threat Detection
- Authentications
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Cyber Attacks
- Data Ethics
- Security Controls
- Cyber Risk
- Responsible AI
- Network Security
- Data Security
- Personally Identifiable Information
- Computer Security Awareness Training
- Malware Protection
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Email Security
- Information Systems Security
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Assessments
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Taught in English
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