In this course, you’ll learn what cybersecurity is and why it’s important. Then, you’ll explore the most common types of cyberthreats, including ransomware and phishing emails, and ways to defend against them while working onsite or remotely. Finally, you’ll learn what to do if you experience a cyberattack.
Cybersecurity Awareness
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Define the need for cybersecurity
Explain types of cyberattacks, including malware and phishing
Describe social engineering as a threat
Demonstrate responses to cybersecurity threats
Skills you'll gain
- Email Security
- Security Controls
- Threat Detection
- Data Security
- Cyber Risk
- Malware Protection
- Data Ethics
- Threat Management
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Authentications
- Personally Identifiable Information
- Computer Security Awareness Training
- Information Systems Security
- Network Security
- Security Awareness
- Incident Response
- Cyber Attacks
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September 2025
Assessments
3 assignments
Taught in English
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Welcome to Cybersecurity Awareness! This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of cybersecurity and explain its significance. You’ll discover the most prevalent cyber threats and learn effective strategies to protect and gain insights into the steps to take if you ever encounter a cyberattack.
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