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Cyber Security - Online course
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IIRSM & CPD approved course

Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format
Reading material
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
1 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Assessment (included in price)

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Overview

Employees, managers and directors should all have a good understanding of the threat posed by cyber-attacks and the importance of guarding against data breaches.

This short course will explain why cyber-attacks and data breaches happen and provide practical advice on how to set up effective defences.

First, the course will identify potential ‘cyber threat actors’ who initiate cybercrime, along with looking at the main motivations behind cyber-attacks on individuals and organisations.

On a more practical level, you’ll learn how to recognise and deal effectively with phishing attempts.
The course will highlight the importance of keeping passwords secure and cover security for devices, such as smartphones, laptops, tablets or desktop computers.

You’ll learn how to report a suspected cyber-attack, and what to do if you genuinely make a mistake.

Finally, we’ll underline the importance of cooperation and show how working closely together helps overcome a wide range of cybersecurity issues.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Assessment details

Assessment

Included in course price

CPD

1 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office

Description

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand what Cyber Attacks are and why data breaches happen.
  • Identify those who commit cyber threats, their motivations and understand why you or your organisation could be a potential target.
  • Recognise ‘red flags’ so that you can effectively combat threats to your cyber security and define potential methods of defence.
  • Understand what makes you vulnerable inside and outside the workplace and what to do if a mistake happens.

Advantages

  • Training staff in cyber security is vital to protect your business from these ever-present online threats.
    CPD approval means that this course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.
  • Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Target Audience
The course is aimed at employees at all levels of an organisation as it provides an overview of some of the most common cyber security threats encountered in business.

The modules are as follows:

  • Cyber Security – An Overview
  • Combating Cyber Attacks

Duration: 25 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Requirements

Recommended System Requirements

  • Browser: Up to date web browser
  • Video: Up to date video drivers
  • Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
  • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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