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


Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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
- Security Controls
- Cyber Risk
- Information Systems Security
- Threat Detection
- Data Security
- Cybersecurity
- Responsible AI
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Malware Protection
- Network Security
- Security Awareness
- Incident Response
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Authentications
- Personally Identifiable Information
- Cyber Attacks
- Data Ethics
- Email Security
- Computer Security Awareness Training
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Assessments
3 assignments
Taught in English
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September 2025
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There is 1 module in this course
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.
What's included
1 video5 readings3 assignments5 plugins
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