Cyber Security Awareness

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Describe what is meant by Cyber Security and why it is important
• Gain awareness of the dynamic global Cyber threat landscape, risks and vulnerabilities and emerging trends
• Discuss key attack vectors e.g. technical, ransomware, social engineering, types of phishing, types of insider threat
• Be aware of key relevant legislation and obligations, and how these impact
• Gain knowledge of best practices in cyber security and in managing risks, including data and information assets (tangible and intangible)
• Apply knowledge and behaviour to mitigate risks and in managing your own digital footprint; including when working in a hybrid environment
• Have an opportunity to learn from relevant case studies, discussion and Q&A

Major Topics

• Digitization and Cyber Security – Benefits and Risks (Now and Future)
• Why Cyber Security is important – tech savvy does not mean cyber savvy!
• Current Cyber landscape including Cyber Threats, Vulnerabilities and Risks and emerging trends
• Managing Your Digital Footprint – Cyber Security and relationship with social media/online world
• Key legislation and compliance considerations and trends
• Best practices: managing risks to reputation, business, data and other assets
• Building resilience and capability
• Learning from case studies, discussion and Q&A

Who Should Attend

Delegates who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of cyber security and the current and emerging global landscape; why this is important; and best practices to mitigate risks for individuals as well as organisations.

Fields of Study

Prerequisites

None

Provider

CPE Credits

Level