Cybersecurity for Beginners: A Guide to Online Safety

Navigate the Digital World with Confidence

What you'll learn
- Understand the Cybercrime Landscape – Recognize the scale of cyber threats and why security awareness is critical.
- Identify Social Engineering Tactics – Detect and defend against manipulation techniques used in phishing, scams, and deepfake attacks.
- Analyze and Recognize Phishing Attempts – Spot red flags in emails, websites, and messages to avoid falling victim to fraud.
- Protect Against Malware and Online Threats – Understand different types of malware, including ransomware, spyware, and trojans, and how to prevent infections.
- Enhance Personal and Organizational Security – Apply best practices like strong passwords, MFA, backups, and encryption to secure data.
- Prevent Business Email Compromise (BEC) and CEO Fraud – Recognize fraudulent emails and financial scams targeting employees and executives.
- Implement Network and Endpoint Security Measures – Strengthen security with antivirus, patch management, and access controls.
- Develop a Security-First Mindset – Integrate security awareness into daily activities and respond effectively to security incidents.

Requirements
- There are no formal requirements for this training, but having basic computer skills will make it easier to follow.

Description
In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern — it’s everyone’s responsibility. This comprehensive beginner-friendly course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills to recognize and defend against common cyber threats. From social engineering and phishing attacks to malware, ransomware, and business email compromise, you’ll learn how attackers exploit human behavior and technology to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The course covers essential security practices, including the creation of strong passwords, the use of multi-factor authentication and passkeys, regular software updates, and patch management. You’ll also explore antivirus and anti-malware tools, network security measures like firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption techniques that keep your data safe. Furthermore, we delve into the human side of security with guidance on spotting suspicious messages, avoiding scams, and understanding the psychology behind social engineering.

You’ll also learn about incident response and disaster recovery planning, ensuring you can respond quickly and effectively if a security incident occurs. Third-party risk management is covered, highlighting how vendor security impacts your organization and what steps to take to mitigate risks.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid foundation in cybersecurity awareness, practical strategies for protecting yourself and your organization, and the confidence to stay one step ahead of cyber threats. Whether you’re an individual professional, part of a team, or just interested in online safety, this course provides the tools and knowledge you need to act responsibly and securely online.This course contains the use of artificial intelligence.

Who this course is for:
- This training is designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their security awareness knowledge, providing essential skills to recognize and prevent cyber threats in everyday life.
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