Cyber Security Awareness – The Essentials

The course covers a wide range of key areas such as Business Cyber Security, Social Media, Internet and Email security, Mobile devices, and remote working. You will also discover some of the key cyber security initiatives Australia is implementing to become a leading cyber secure nation.

This is best for: Non-IT professional, IT professionals, Business end users or anyone wanting to significantly increase their skills and knowledge in cyber security.

Course Times

• 9am to 4pm

Course Content

Cyber Security Overview

• Understanding Cybersecurity
• CIA Triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability)
• Rise in cyber risks and crime
• Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

Common Cyber Threats, Risks, and Scams

• Social Engineering – Phishing, Vishing, Smishing, Whaling, Spear phishing
• Gift Card
• Financial Extortion

Password Security

• Best Practices
• Password Reuse
• Passphrases
• Multifactor Authentication

Device and Internet Security

• Email Security/Business Email Compromise
• Ransomware/Malware
• Social Media Security
• Privacy
• VPNs
• Mobile Phones
• Wi-Fi and BYOD
• Remote Working
• Securing devices
• Encryption

Environmental Security Controls

• Clean Desk
• Tail gating
• Physical Security
• Shoulder Surfing
• Card scanning

Business Cyber Security

• Insider Threats
• Artificial Intelligence
• Zero Trust
• Assets
• Confidential Information

Data Backups

• Cloud
• Offsite

Australian Law/Cyber-crime reporting

• Overview of Australian Law/Cyber-crime reporting

On completion of the course, participants will have a good understanding of:

• Increased cyber security awareness both in the workplace and personal life.
• Understand the common cyber risks and threats, and the recommended cyber security and privacy best-practices.
• Understand Business Cyber Security, social media, Internet and Email security, Mobile devices, and remote working.
• Gain knowledge and understanding of key cyber security initiatives Australia is implementing to become a leading cyber secure nation.

There are no prerequisites to attending this course, it is suitable for anyone interested in improving their online security awareness and precautions measures to reduce cyber security risks.