Cyber Security - Combatting Cyber Attacks

Course Overview

This short course will explain why cyber attacks and data breaches happen and provide practical advice on how to set up effective defences. The course explains how to recognise and deal effectively with phishing attempts and will also highlight the importance of keeping passwords secure on all your devices The course explains about MFA ( Multi-Factor Authentification) and how to set this up so you can secure all devices against cyber attacks. Finally you'll learn how to report a suspected cyber attack, and what to do if you genuinely make a mistake.

About This Course

This short course will explain why cyber attacks and data breaches happen and provide practical advice on how to set up effective defences. The course explains how to recognise and deal effectively with phishing attempts and will also highlight the importance of keeping passwords secure on all your devices The course explains about MFA ( Multi-Factor Authentification) and how to set this up so you can secure all devices against cyber attacks. Finally you'll learn how to report a suspected cyber attack, and what to do if you genuinely make a mistake.

Learning Objectives

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

• Understand what Cyber Attacks are and why data breaches happen.
• 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.

Who Is This Course For?

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.

Using this Cyber Security - Combatting Cyber Attacks course in Ireland

This online business skills course can support Irish employers who want consistent, accessible development for office, administration, management and customer-facing teams. It is useful for induction, refresher learning, manager development, team training or a documented learning pathway without arranging a classroom session.

The course should be matched to the person's role, the organisation's policies and the practical behaviours expected after training. Online learning works best when managers follow up with clear expectations, coaching and opportunities to apply the learning at work.

Phoenix STS presents this online course with the course information PDF and sample certificate available on this page, so employers can review the content and completion evidence before assigning it to staff.

For cyber security topics, the course should be supported by the organisation's own IT rules, password requirements, reporting routes and incident response process.

Course information PDF

View or download the course information PDF before enrolling. It summarises the course content, expected duration and assessment information.

Sample certificate

View or download a sample certificate for this online course. The final certificate is issued through the online course platform after the learner successfully completes the course and assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Cyber Security - Combatting Cyber Attacks course suitable for?

It is suitable for office, administration, management and customer-facing teams. Employers should choose it where the topic fits a real workplace need, development plan or role expectation.

How should employers use this course?

Use it as part of a clear training plan. The strongest results come when the learner knows why they are completing the course, what needs to change afterwards and how the manager will follow up.

What evidence is available?

The learner receives completion evidence through the online course platform after successful completion. The course information PDF and sample certificate on this page allow managers to review the expected evidence before enrolment.

Does this course replace company policy?

No. It supports awareness and development, but company policies, role expectations, reporting routes and internal procedures still need to be made clear to the learner.

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