Defend yourself against cyber-threats like phishing, ransomware, and social engineering with the essential knowledge taught in this course. This course is for everyone, regardless of experience level in Cybersecurity! You can even use it as your Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Training.
Cyber-attacks are becoming more frequent, more complex, and harder to detect. There are a variety of greats tools and programs designed to help prevent these attacks, but your best defense will always be awareness. Attackers always target the least suspecting victims, hoping that their ignorance will give the attacker an edge.
Take the advantage back by understanding these three simple ideas:
- WHO these attackers are
- WHY they are attacking
- HOW they design these attacks
What You’ll Learn:
- Spot phishing emails and social engineering tactics
- Manage passwords and multi-factor authentication securely
- Understand insider threats and how to prevent them
- Protect devices, cloud accounts, and remote work setups
- Recognize malware and ransomware delivery methods
- Apply safe practices on social media and mobile devices
- Explore how AI is shaping cybersecurity risks and defences
What Makes This Course Unique
✅ Microlearning format—complete in under 2 hours
✅ Designed for non-technical employees
✅ Covers both personal and workplace digital safety
✅ Includes real-world examples and interactive assessments
✅ Final assessment to validate your cybersecurity readiness
✅ Certificate of completion for your resume or LinkedIn profile
Most importantly, our microlearning videos are designed with the busy information worker in mind, making this course easy to fit into your daily schedule.
What's included
5 videos2 readings
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5 videos•Total 14 minutes
A Message from a Cybersecurity Industry Professional•2 minutes
Understand the Importance of Security Awareness Training•2 minutes
Understand the Insider Threat•2 minutes
Recognize the Risks for Insider Threats•4 minutes
Combat Insider Threats•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 4 minutes
Know Thy Enemy (Pyramid of Threats)•2 minutes
The "Who" and "How" of Insider Threats•2 minutes
Password Management
Module 2•10 minutes to complete
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3 videos1 reading
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3 videos•Total 8 minutes
Why is Password Management So Important?•3 minutes
Understand How Passwords are Compromised•3 minutes
Password Management: Final Tips•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 2 minutes
What Makes a Weak Vs a Strong Password•2 minutes
Phishing Awareness
Module 3•20 minutes to complete
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What's included
5 videos2 readings1 assignment
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5 videos•Total 13 minutes
What Is Email Phishing?•2 minutes
How to Identify Phishing Emails•4 minutes
Recognize Phishing Techniques•2 minutes
How You Can Combat Phishing Attempts •2 minutes
Phishing Technique Alert: ClickFix•3 minutes
2 readings•Total 2 minutes
Unique Categories of Email Phishing•1 minute
Recognize Phishing Attempts in Other Media Types•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 5 minutes
Knowledge Check: Phishing•5 minutes
Digital Security Practices
Module 4•11 minutes to complete
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3 videos1 reading
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3 videos•Total 10 minutes
Be a Protector, Not a Product•2 minutes
Minimize Social Media Risks•5 minutes
Ensuring the Security of Software as a Service•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 1 minute
Understand Social Media Risks•1 minute
Hardware Security
Module 5•26 minutes to complete
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What's included
6 videos1 reading
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6 videos•Total 24 minutes
Understand BYOD Security Risks•5 minutes
Pros and Cons of USB Drives•4 minutes
Defend Against External Threats Containing Malware•4 minutes
What Is Ransomware and How Is It Delivered?•4 minutes
Understand Who Sends Out Ransomware and Why•3 minutes
Identify Ransomware Vectors•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 2 minutes
Identify the Types of Malware•2 minutes
Modern Workplace Security
Module 6•20 minutes to complete
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What's included
4 videos3 readings
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4 videos•Total 14 minutes
Lock Up the Backdoor of Remote Work•3 minutes
Work Remotely with Confidence and Security•4 minutes
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity•3 minutes
Understand the Hazards of AI•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 6 minutes
Ensure a Secure Network for Remote Work•2 minutes
Manage Devices for a Safe Remote Work Environment•2 minutes
Understand AI Terminology•2 minutes
Course Conclusion and Assessment
Module 7•11 minutes to complete
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1 video1 assignment
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1 video•Total 1 minute
A "Thank You" From Patrick•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
Final Assessment: Test Your Cybersecurity Knowledge!•10 minutes
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