Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to recognise common cyber threats, apply best practices for data protection, respond effectively to security incidents, and contribute to a culture of cyber awareness across the organisation.

✅ Understand what information security means and why it matters.

✅ Define what information security means and explain its importance to the organisation’s operations and reputation.

✅ Explain employee responsibility for safeguarding company and client data.

✅ Understand the importance of strong, unique passwords and the risks of password reuse and use multi-factor authentication (MFA) where required.

✅ Identify common types of cyber threats such as phishing, ransomware, malware, social engineering, and insider threats.

✅ Work securely when remote or hybrid working by locking screens and encrypting data, protecting visual and verbal privacy and using MFA and strong passwords.

✅ Recognise the impact of security breaches on individuals and the organisation.

✅ Contribute to a culture of compliance, vigilance, and continuous improvement.