Cybersecurity Awareness Essentials
Description
This foundational course empowers employees with essential cybersecurity knowledge to protect themselves and their organization. Covering digital, physical, and behavioral aspects of security, it builds awareness of threats like phishing, malware, and social engineering, while promoting safe practices and incident response readiness.
Key Objectives
By the end of this module, participants will be able to:
- Recognize common cyber threats and understand their role in preventing them.
- Identify and respond to phishing, vishing, smishing, and malware attacks.
- Apply safe digital practices, including strong password management and secure data handling.
- Understand physical security protocols and workplace safety measures.
- Report security incidents and embrace a culture of continuous cybersecurity awareness.
Target Audience
- Roles: All employees, including administrative staff, customer service, sales, HR, and technical teams
- Seniority Level: Entry-level to Senior professionals across all departments; ideal for onboarding and annual refresher training
Prerequisite Knowledge
- No prior cybersecurity knowledge required
- Basic digital literacy (e.g., using email, browsing the web)
Classroom
Sessions can be delivered:
- Live online via video conferencing platforms, with recording available for later review
- Interactive workshops with practical exercises, real-time demonstrations, and collaborative activities
- Hybrid approach combining live online delivery with on-site support if needed
The teaching methodology combines presentations, live demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and interactive discussions to ensure participants actively practice AI in realistic work scenarios.
