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About the Course

Cyber Security Essentials | Stay Safe. Stay Sharp. Stay Secure. In today’s hyper-connected world, cyber threats are no longer a distant danger, they’re a daily reality. From phishing emails and weak passwords to compromised devices and unsafe networks, the risks are everywhere. This introductory course empowers you with the critical knowledge and practical tools needed to protect yourself, your data, and your organisation, at home and at work. Your First Line of Cyber Defence Developed by Macquarie University’s Cyber Skills Academy—ranked in the top 1% of universities globally and Australia’s leading cyber security school—this course has been designed for every individual, regardless of role or technical background. Whether you're a student, professional, or team leader, cyber security starts with you. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to: • Recognise cyber risks and understand why security awareness matters in every workplace. • Create and manage secure passwords and use multi-factor authentication to protect your accounts. • Browse the internet safely and use social media without compromising privacy. • Avoid common traps like phishing scams, malware downloads, and data breaches. • Protect your mobile devices, handle portable media responsibly, and connect through public or untrusted networks with caution. • Understand the human and organisational cost of cybercrime, and how to spot threats before they become disasters. • Apply the CIA triad and explore the role of cyber strategy in modern organisations. Why It Matters Cybercrime is projected to cost the global economy more than $10.5 trillion USD annually by 2025. Every 39 seconds, a new cyber attack occurs. And yet, many attacks succeed not because of advanced hacking—but because of human error. This course is your essential toolkit for building cyber confidence. It’s not just about protecting data, it’s about protecting people, reputations, and livelihoods. Designed for Impact With self-paced, engaging content that can be completed in just a few hours, Cyber Security Essentials is perfect for building your cyber security resilience and literacy, onboarding new employees, building a culture of security awareness, or upskilling individuals with the practical knowledge to stay safe in a digital world. Secure your skills. Secure your future....

Top reviews

AL

Jul 24, 2025

Comprehensive coverage of cyber security in your professional and personal life.

MW

Nov 21, 2025

Course was very knowledgeable, clear, And very informative. I learned a lot about the foundations of cyber security and why it's important into today's age.

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By Michael W

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Nov 21, 2025

Course was very knowledgeable, clear, And very informative. I learned a lot about the foundations of cyber security and why it's important into today's age.

By Abhinav L

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Jul 24, 2025

Comprehensive coverage of cyber security in your professional and personal life.

By Kosala S C D A

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Aug 19, 2025

I learned lot of new interesting things and it was helpful. Thank you.

By John P

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Sep 16, 2025

Especially valuable for strategy section at the end of the course.

By Ashish K

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Sep 9, 2025

VERY Informative and updated knowledge available

By Mónica A R

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Jul 30, 2025

Curso muy completo.

By Prahallad A

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Jul 25, 2025

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Sep 29, 2025

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By Drew F F

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Nov 21, 2025

Covers the very basics of cybersecurity, covering terms & definitions. For any IT professional you probably already know the content. The lower rating is given due to a couple of mistakes in the course, and for the quiz which suddenly went into specifics which weren't covered in the course.