CyberSecurity Awareness
This Course Is Suitable For
This course is relevant to all employees, including those in entry-level positions like operators.
- All employees, including operators, administrative staff, and managers
- New hires
- Anyone who uses computers or mobile devices for work
- Individuals responsible for sensitive information
- Small business owners
- Remote workers
Why You Should Attend This Course?
- Designed for all employees, not just IT professionals.
- Learn to spot and avoid common online threats.
- Protect your personal and company information.
- Understand basic cybersecurity practices for daily work.
- Respond effectively to potential security incidents.
- Build confidence in using technology safely.
Course Objectives
- Recognize common cyber threats in your daily work.
- Learn simple steps to protect yourself and the company online.
- Understand how to report suspicious activities.
- Gain confidence in using technology safely.
Course Outline
Type of Scams
- Email Scam (Phishing): Fraudulent emails that appear to come from reputable sources, aiming to steal personal information or install malware.
- VoIP Scam: Scams conducted over Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls, often involving impersonation to extract sensitive information or money.
- Mobile Phone Scam: Scams targeting mobile phone users through calls, texts, or malicious apps to steal personal data or money.
- Macau Scam: A type of phone scam where the scammer pretends to be from a government agency or company to trick victims into transferring money.
- Zero Day Exploit: Attacks that exploit unknown vulnerabilities in software before developers have a chance to fix them.
- SMS Scam: Phishing attacks conducted through SMS messages, leading victims to reveal personal information or download malware.
- Messaging Scam: Scams executed through messaging apps, often involving fake profiles or links to malicious websites.
- Facebook Scam: Scams on Facebook, including fake profiles, phishing links, and fraudulent messages aiming to steal information or money.
- Money Mule: Individuals who are recruited to transfer illegally acquired money between different bank accounts, often unaware they are aiding criminal activity.
Benefits of Attending
- Protect yourself and your company from cyber threats.
- Feel more confident using technology at work.
- Learn skills that are useful both at work and in personal life.
- Contribute to a safer workplace for everyone.
Learning Methods
- Easy-to-understand examples and demonstrations.
- Hands-on practice with common scenarios.
- Group discussions and Q&A sessions.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of different cyber scams, including email scams, VoIP scams, mobile phone scams, work from home scams, and others.
- Learn to identify common signs of scams and suspicious activities in different types of communications and online interactions
- Gain insights from real-world examples of cyber scams to understand the methods used by cybercriminals and the consequences of falling victim to these scams.
- Equip yourself with practical strategies and best practices to prevent cyber threats and protect personal and organizational information.
- Learn how to effectively respond to cyber incidents, including reporting scams and mitigating potential damage.
- Develop essential troubleshooting and maintenance skills, including basic computer issue resolution, software updates, backup strategies, and access to online support resources.