Cyber Security an Overview

Cyber Security an Overview

About the Course

Employees, managers and directors should all have a good understanding of the threat posed by cyber-attacks and the importance of guarding against data breaches.

This short course will explain why cyber attacks and data breaches happen and provide practical advice on how to set up effective defences.

The course will identify potential ‘cyber threat actors’ who initiate cybercrime, along with looking at the main motivations behind cyber-attacks on individuals and organisations and why they target certain businesses.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to :

  • Understand what Cyber Attacks are and why data breaches happen.
  • Identify those who commit cyber threats, their motivations and understand why you or your organisation could be a potential target.

Target Audience

The course is aimed at employees at all levels of an organisation as it provides an overview of some of the most common cyber security threats encountered in business.

Advantages

Training staff in cyber security is vital to protect your business from these ever present online threats.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Cost (inc VAT)£12
Duration15 minutes
CPD Units
ExpiryNo Expiry