The Cyber Defender course is designed to equip all employees, from interns to CEOs, with essential cybersecurity skills to protect both personal and organizational digital assets. This foundational microcredential is aimed at empowering your entire workforce to recognize and prevent cyber threats, thereby minimizing vulnerabilities and strengthening your organization's cyber defense.

Course Details

• Duration: 3-5 hours, self-paced, online
• Format: Engaging and interactive content with real-world scenarios, checkpoint quizzes, and delivered in Bahasa Indonesian and English.
• Target Audience: All staff within an organization

• Technical Requirements: Access to a computer or phone with internet access

   

Learning Outcomes

• Understand and Apply Core Cybersecurity Principles: Employees will grasp key cybersecurity concepts that they can apply in their everyday work.
• Recognize and React to Cyber Threats: Participants will learn how to identify and respond to common threats such as phishing and ransomware.

• Stay Updated on Best Practices: Continuous updates every six months ensure that participants remain informed on the latest cybersecurity practices related to software, network, and data security.

   

Learning Journey

This course is structured into four key modules, each focusing on different aspects of cybersecurity, ensuring a holistic understanding and practical approach to safeguarding digital environments.

1. Module 1: Cyber Security Beginnings
   In this foundational module, you will be introduced to basic cybersecurity concepts and terminology, gaining an overview of the cybersecurity landscape.
2. Module 2: Proactive Personal Cyber Protections
   This module focuses on developing cyber hygiene skills and applying security measures on personal devices.
3. Module 3: Organisational Cyber Security
   In this module, you will learn to recognize and report suspicious activities to prevent cyber threats within the workplace. The module aims to equip you with the skills to safeguard organizational and client data, ensuring a secure work environment.

4. Module 4: Furthering Your Cyber Security Foundations
   This module delves into common cyber threats and their potential impact on individuals and organizations, as well as introducing some of the foundational concepts of cybersecurity such as the CIA triad.

    

Embark on this journey to strengthen your cybersecurity foundations and become proficient in protecting both personal and organizational digital environments from cyber threats.

Who is the Course For?

The Cyber Defender course is suitable for individuals at all levels within an organization, aiming to build a robust cybersecurity culture. It offers practical skills and knowledge to protect both personal and organizational digital environments from cyber threats.

About Us

At Macquarie University Cyber Skills Academy, we stand at the forefront of digital education and innovation. Our mission is to cultivate a comprehensive cybersecurity mindset that permeates every aspect of personal and professional digital interactions.

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