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Online Security Certification
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Summary

Price
£150 inc VAT
Or £50.00/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
6 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price

Overview

For smaller businesses and organisations that do not have a dedicated IT department, measures need to be in place, to ensure online security.

Certificates

CPD

6 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

Online Security Certification

Cyber threats are not just aimed at big businesses. Any device connected to the internet is at risk of being hacked or infected with a virus or ransomware. Online security is not a one-off issue, in that, once you set up controls and safeguards, you can forget it. As technology becomes more and more sophisticated, so do those who look to abuse it. Keeping a company’s sensitive information secure is essential.

This course is beneficial to employees who handle company data but also to any employee who needs to learn the basics of internet security. The course is also a good basis as an introduction, in the case of the company having identified an employee to train, to take over online security for the whole system.

What’s Covered in the Course?

Here is a list of the main topics that your team members will cover during this course:

A comprehensive introduction to online security - what it is and what it entails;

The duties and responsibilities of cyber security staff;

An understanding of why online security is needed and for whom it is important;

Online security, as it pertains to e-mail history, passwords and account security;

The most important terms, definitions and concepts that are involved with online security;

What is spam and the best ways in which to deal with all types of it;

The most effective ways in which to prevent e-mail addresses from being shared with those who won’t use them properly;

The skills and tools needed, in order to protect all kinds of networks, as well as those needed to protect personal information;

All aspects of security maintenance and how to protect social media security;

How to efficiently and effectively deal with online security disasters.

What are the Benefits of the Course?

The main benefits that your team members will enjoy, when studying this course include:

Your organisation’s systems are managed, in order to avoid them being vulnerable to attack;

Employees recognise spam, phishing and other cyber threats;

This online course is taught in modules and can be accessed by internet connection, in employees’ own time;

Lifetime access to the learning materials, so that employees benefit from refresher training in the future;

Upon successful completion of the course, a fully-accredited certificate will be awarded.

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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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