Cyber security is seen as one of the biggest risks to personal and organisational safety with almost every organisation having an online presence, using cloud-based technologies and interacting through connected devices. This course provides information on cyber security, what the risks are and how you can ensure your personal and organisational information is secure.

The Cyber Security Essentials micro-credential is designed to provide you with the information you need to understand your responsibilities and what you can do to help prevent cybercrime. With cybercrime costing the Australian economy up to $1 billion annually it is critical for both organisations and individuals to be informed, vigilant and prepared for these ongoing and increasingly sophisticated security breaches.

Topics Covered:
• What is cyber security and why is it important
• Debunking common cyber security myths
• Cyber threats and how to avoid them
• How to be cyber safe at home and work.

Learning Outcomes

• Identifying what is cyber security
• Understanding of the myths and facts of cyber security
• Identifying cyber threats
• Knowledge of how you can stay safe and secure
• Understanding of doing the right thing in the workplace

The cyber security essentials course provides knowledge on what cyber security is and why it is important. This course debunks myths, identifies facts, and highlights the most common cyber-attacks. The cyber security essentials course identifies potential threats and provides information on how to avoid them. This course explains techniques on how to stay safe at home and in the workplace.

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