Course Description
Employees, managers and directors should all have a good understanding of the threat posed by cyber attacks and the importance of guarding against data breaches.
This Cyber Security micro course will explain why cyber attacks and data breaches occur and provide practical advice on how to set up effective defences.
The course will identify potential ‘cyber threat actors’ who initiate cybercrime, along with examining the main motivations behind cyber attacks on individuals and organisations and why they target certain businesses.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to :
• Understand what Cyber Attacks are and why data breaches happen
• Identify those who commit cyber threats, their motivations and understand why you or your organisation could be a potential target
Target Audience
The course is aimed at employees at all levels of an organisation as it provides an overview of some of the most common cyber security threats encountered in business.
Advantages
Training staff in cyber security is vital to protect your business from these ever-present online threats.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.
Further Progression
We offer another cyber security course online for people who wish to follow a more comprehensive course.
| Module Name | Pass % Required |
| 1. Cyber Security – An Overview | 70 |
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration: 15 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).