Accredited online course
Cyber Security An Overview
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.
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 short course will explain why cyber attacks and data breaches happen and provide practical advice on how to set up effective defences. The course will identify potential 'cyber threat actors' who initiate cybercrime, along with looking at the main motivations behind cyber-attacks on individuals and organisations and why they target certain businesses.
What you will learn
- 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.
Who it is for
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.
Why online learning works
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. Modules Course Module Module Name Pass % Number Required
Course content
- 1Cyber Security - An Overview Overview
System requirements
- Browserup to date web browser
- Videoup to date video drivers
- Memory1Gb or more RAM
- Download speedbroadband, 3Mb or more