Short Course

Cyber Security Fundamentals

Building a Baseline for Protecting Digital Assets

Aiming to lay a solid foundation in cyber security, this course provides staff and new employees with an essential understanding of the principles and practices necessary to protect digital assets. Through interactive simulations, participants will engage with real-world scenarios, enhancing their capabilities to identify and mitigate cyber threats.

Introduction to Cyber Security
a. Understanding the Basics of Cyber Security
b. Key Concepts and Terminology
Protecting Digital Assets
a. Strategies for Protecting Digital Assets
b. Security Measures and Controls
Cyber Hygiene Basics
a. Developing a Routine for Cyber Hygiene
b. Best Practices for Secure Operations
Identifying and Mitigating Threats
a. Recognising Common Cyber Threats
b. Tactics for Mitigating Risks
Interactive Simulations on Cyber Threats
a. Engaging with Real-world Scenarios
b. Response and Mitigation Simulations
Knowledge Check and Certification
a. Assessing Learner’s Progress
b. Awarding Certification

Learning Outcomes

This short course introduces cyber security fundamentals, covering essential concepts, digital asset protection, and cyber hygiene best practices. You’ll learn to recognise and mitigate common cyber threats, engage in interactive simulations of real-world scenarios, and develop practical skills to safeguard online environments, culminating in a knowledge assessment and certification.

Who This is For

All Staff and New Employees seeking a foundational understanding of cyber security principles to establish a strong baseline of knowledge and practices for protecting organisational digital assets.

Delivery

Online
APST has a suite of short, highly engaging, self-paced online modules that support each of the face-to-face/virtually delivered workshops and that can be combined with other delivery modes to provide flexible, blended learning options.

At a Glance

1 hour

All Staff

Cyber Security

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