Cyber Security
With around 92% of the UK population regularly using the internet - whether on a desktop computer, tablet, laptop or smartphone - protecting against online risk is becoming increasingly important.
Being connected to the internet opens your devices up to potential cyber-attacks. Cyber-security describes the actions you can take to reduce your risk, keeping the data you hold safe and secure.
Duration:
30-40m
30-40m
Modules:
8
8
About the course
Bringing together all legal requirements and areas of best practice, our comprehensive course covers every aspect of good cyber security.
Whether you are using the internet at home or at work, this learning resource will give you the tools and practical advice you need to make sure you do so safely.
Fully compliant with all related legislation, this online training resource addresses your legal obligations, induction, refresher, vocational and management training needs.
Who is this course for?
Whether for induction, vocational, refresher or management training, this course is the most comprehensive educational tool available, an invaluable asset for you and those you care for.
What does the course cover?
- Introduction to cyber security
- Internal threats
- External threats
- The CIA triad
- The Data Protection Act 2018
- GDPR
- Duty of confidentiality
- Malware
- Viruses
- Worms
- Trojan horses
- Ransomware
- Spyware
- Protecting against malware
- Firewalls
- Phishing
- Man-in-the-middle attacks
- Wifi safety
- Password attacks
- Good password security
- Identity theft
- Online fraud
- Improving cyber security
- Encryption
- Data loss
- Data backups
- Digital footprints
- Social media
- Data breaches
- The ICO
How is the course assessed?
After each module you will be asked a set of multiple-choice questions. The answers are marked automatically so you instantly know your score.
Every trainee receives a FREE training certificate on completion of the course as evidence for your records.
