CYBER SECURITY COURSE

Online Cyber Security course designed for everyone who has access to sensitive data, receives emails or uses the internet at work.

‘Cyber Security’ refers to a range of steps that protect sensitive information, systems, and networks from digital threats.

In November 2023 the UK’s head of the National Cyber Security Centre described the current threat level to digital infrastructure as ‘enduring and significant’.

However, with the right actions your staff can become a fortress against cyber threats.

This online Cyber Security training provides a general understanding to staff of how to defend against a range of common cyber attacks. Staff who handle personal data will also benefits from our Data Protection course.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The objectives of the Echo3 online Cyber Security course are to;

Raise Awareness of the Risk: Learners will appreciate the scale of the risks from cyber threats so they can access the time and attention to give the issue.

Recognise Threats: Hackers try to access our data in a variety of ways. You’ll learn their common techniques so you can spot attempts to access data.

Know How to Safeguard Data: This means preventing unauthorised access, theft, or manipulation of information.

Know How to respond to a Cyber Attack: If you suspect you’ve inadvertently downloaded malicious software you’ll learn how to respond.

Protect Infrastructure: Effective Cyber security can protect infrastructure. Because security breaches have the potential to disrupt the essential services within your business.

Maintain Trust: Cyber Security training help fosters trust among your clients that data flows will remain safe.

Prevent Financial Loss: Cyber-attacks can lead to significant financial losses. This Cyber Security course helps reduce this risk.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?

This cyber security course will benefit, anyone who uses digital devices, interacts with online systems, or handles sensitive data. To better protect themselves and their organisations from cyber threats. This includes.

ADMINISTRATORS – All staff who have secure access to any of your internal software systems should understand how to keep passwords secure.

REMOTE COLLEAGUES – Anyone using company hardware for example laptops & mobiles are at greater risk. They should all know how to safely access wi-fi and protect hardware.

BUSINESS MANAGERS – Executives, managers, and business owners should understand cyber security basics to make informed decisions about protecting their company’s data and operations.

DATA HANDLERS – Everyone in your business with access to client, sensitive or personal data should know how keep this data safe for cyber threats. They will also benefit from GDPR Awareness, so data is processed correctly and now shared inappropriately.

COURSE CONTENT

UNIT 1 – INTRODUCTION – In this first unit we explain what cyber security means and highlight common cyber threats and hacker techniques.

UNIT 2 – PHISHING – In unit 2 we cover phising attacks in detail. So what they are, how to recognise them and importantly how to keep data safe.

UNIT 3 – MALWARE – In unit 3 explain what malware is, the common types and what to do if you suspect your computer has been infected.

UNIT 4 – SOCIAL ENGINEERING – In unit 4 we cover what social engineering is and how to protect yourself.

UNIT 5 – SECURITY – In this 5^th unit we cover the simple best-practice steps you can take to keep the data you access safe. For example, using 2FA and keeping hardware safe.

UNIT 6 – MOBILE PHONES – In unit 6 we cover security threats related to smart phones and how to defend against them.

UNIT 7 – CLOUD SECURITY – In unit 7 we details the threats related to cloud computing and how to defend against them.

UNIT 8 – QUIZ – Achieve 80% or more and your CPD-accredited certificate will be email.

WHAT IS CYBER SECURITY?

‘Cyber Threats’ are various malicious activities aimed at compromising computer systems or networks. Common types of attack are;

Phishing,
Malware,
Ransomware,
And hacking

‘Cyber Security‘ is the term used for the various countermeasures that together safeguard digital technologies from cyber threats thereby preventing unauthorised access, damage, financial and data loss.

Cyber security can be improved by non-technical staff with basic actions such as strong passwords, two-factor authentication and remaining vigilant against phishing attacks.

More technical cyber security measures include data encryption and firewalls can be implements by IT teams.

CYBER SECURITY CERTIFICATE

At the end of the online Cyber Security training is a 15 question, multiple-choice quiz. Achieving a minimum score of 80%, and we’ll email your Cyber Security certificate.

If you score less than 80%, you can revisit any part of the course and retake the quiz.

The online Cyber Security certificate is valid for 3 years. A posted certificate is available separately.

ECHO3 ONLINE TRAINING BENEFITS

Engaging video-based training content that equipping employees with up-to-date knowledge on threat detection, mitigation, and response, enhancing their ability to safeguard sensitive data.
Echo3 Cyber security training helps reduce the risk of a cyber-attack on your business, protecting your reputation and financial assets.
Echo3 offer a simple login and administration platform that can be tailored to your business needs.
Investing in employee training demonstrates commitment to cyber security
Raising client trust and staff professionalism.
Echo3 offer a carbon negative training platform.

COURSE ADMINISTRATION

You can order the Cyber Security training for yourselves now and pay securely by Stripe or PayPal. After payment you will immediately have access.

If you wish to email the course to colleagues, select ‘enrol others’ and enter the number or learners you have. After payment you can email login to these learners.

If you have many learners or wish to enrol colleagues without using emails for extra security, please contact us ([email protected]). Our Echo3 team can arrange an efficient administration workflow that fits your requirements.