Cyber Security - Combatting Cyber Attacks

This short course will explain why cyber attacks and data breaches happen and provide practical advice on how to set up effective defences. 

What does this Cyber Security - Combatting Cyber Attacks micro course cover?

The course explains how to recognise and deal effectively with phishing attempts and will also highlight the importance of keeping passwords secure on all your devices 

The course explains about MFA ( Multi-Factor Authentification) and how to set this up so you can secure all devices against cyber attacks.  

Finally you'll learn how to report a suspected cyber attack, and what to do if you genuinely make a mistake.  

By the end of this course, you will be able to : 

• Understand what Cyber Attacks are and why data breaches happen. 
• Recognise ‘red flags’ so that you can effectively combat threats to your cyber security and define potential methods of defence. 
• Understand what makes you vulnerable inside and outside the workplace and what to do if a mistake happens.   

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.