Cyber Security An Overview Micro Course

This 10-minute microlearning course provides an introduction to cyber security and data protection in the workplace. Learn why cyber attacks happen, who carries them out, and how to reduce the risk of data breaches through simple, effective measures. Ideal for employees at all levels who want to strengthen their awareness and help protect their organisation from online threats. 

What does the Cyber Security An Overview Micro E-Learning Course cover?

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. 

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.