Course description

Organizations increasingly rely on connected devices such as computers, network servers, and mobile devices to conduct business, but a majority of workers lack even basic cyber security awareness. This module is an introductory overview of cyber security for new employees during onboarding and a refresher course for those without an information technology (IT) background. By the end of this module, you will have a basic understanding of the history of cyber crime, who is responsible for committing cyber crimes, why cyber crimes are committed, what cyber criminals are after, and likely targets of cyber attack..

Course Duration: 13 min

Learning objectives:

At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
  • Define the term cyber security
  • Recognize the importance of cyber security
  • Explain who is responsible for committing cyber threats and why
  • Identify the targets of cyber threats

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