Course 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. 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 and why they target certain businesses.

Course Modules

Cyber Security - An Overview - 70% pass required

Requirements

System Requirements

Up to date web browser
Up to date video drivers
1GB+ RAM
Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration

15 Minutes. This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.

About This Course

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. 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 and why they target certain businesses.

Learning Objectives

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.

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.