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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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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2 hours to complete
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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
- Data Ethics
- Threat Detection
- Incident Response
- Cyber Risk
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Information Systems Security
- Threat Management
- Computer Security Awareness Training
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Responsible AI
- Security Awareness
- Data Security
- Authentications
- Cybersecurity
- Malware Protection
- Personally Identifiable Information
- Security Controls
- AI Security
- Cyber Attacks
- Network Security
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Assessments
3 assignments
Taught in English
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