About the program
Staying safe online is important for your personal information and the security of your organisation. In today's interconnected world, cyber threats lurk around every corner. Our Cyber Security Essentials course helps you equip yourself with essential knowledge and practical skills to fortify your online defences, thwart potential cyber-attacks, and safeguard sensitive information. Stay one step ahead in the digital realm with this free online course, and ensure your cyber safety. Who should take this Course? This Cyber Security Essentials course has been designed specifically for people who want to know more about Cyber Security. It 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. Aim of the course 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 and understand what action you must take if confidential information is lost or stolen. Certification On successful completion, a customised digital certificate will be issued to you instantly via email on successful completion of the course. This certificate will be personalised with your name, course name and date of completion. This certificate does not have an expiry date.