Course Overview

Are you looking to protect your workforce from cybersecurity threats and phishing schemes? Do you want to increase your understanding of digital literacy and online safety? Are you responsible for ensuring that sensitive data is properly stored and managed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this course is perfect for you!

Phishing attacks are some of the most common forms of cybersecurity breaches, relying on a variety of psychological and social factors to get victims to give up access to their data. The threat of these attacks continues to grow as technology and data become more integrated into business. In the 3rd quarter of 2023, Vade Secure, an AI-powered email security platform, reported 493.2 million phishing and malware attacks. That was a 173% increase from the previous quarter, which had 180.4 million attacks. This shows an increased effort to infiltrate personal and company information.

With those efforts, companies must fortify their cybersecurity and ensure that staff take all prevention measures possible to avoid phishing attacks. The goal of this course is to provide you with a thorough understanding of phishing so that you can ward off efforts to illegally access data. Once you understand why these attacks work, you can take steps to prevent them from being successful.

Over a series of short video lectures, you will delve into the intricacies of phishing, understanding its various forms and the psychological principles that make individuals susceptible to these deceptive tactics. You will discover how to identify suspicious messages and communications, empowering you to discern phishing attempts with confidence. We will explore not only traditional phishing methods but also alternative strategies employed by attackers to compromise personal and corporate data. You will gain insights into the latest trends and tactics used by cybercriminals, equipping you with the knowledge to stay one step ahead. Taking an active approach to cybersecurity, you will learn practical steps to fortify your defences and safeguard both personal and corporate information from phishing attacks. From implementing robust security protocols to fostering a culture of vigilance within your organisation, you will acquire the skills needed to mitigate the risk of falling victim to phishing scams.

Moreover, you will discover the importance of educating your company's workforce on security principles and best practices. By imparting essential knowledge and fostering a culture of security awareness, you will play a vital role in strengthening your organisation's defences against phishing threats. Additionally, this course will equip you with the ability to effectively communicate with others to enhance phishing attack identification. You will learn strategies to promote clear and concise communication, facilitating collaborative efforts to identify and mitigate phishing threats effectively.

By the end of this course, you will be able to identify phishing messages and cybersecurity attacks. You will possess the knowledge to analyse and verify any messages you receive so that you don't accidentally give access to sensitive information. You can then relay these principles to others so they can also be safe online.

What You Will Learn

• Understand what phishing is and which prevention strategies work
• Explore the psychology behind phishing attacks
• Identify what suspicious messages may look like on different platforms
• Grasp the infiltration methods hackers use in combination with phishing
• Take steps to protect personal and corporate information
• Identify security principles that align with your company
• Foster clear communication methods to make phishing more identifiable

Who Is The Course For?

• Executives and leaders who regularly access company data
• Company staff who access online services
• Professionals looking to sharpen their cybersecurity knowledge
• Security teams looking to identify trends in phishing attacks
• Network administrators who manage organisations’ network infrastructure
• Project managers responsible for teams’ security practices
• HR professionals who deal with sensitive information