Our computers and smartphones say a lot about us, our work and our family. What precautions do we take when using them? What stops someone with malicious intent from stealing an identity, taking control of a computer, a server or an entire company? Learn to secure your digital environment and avoid the traps set by hackers.
This Savvy Learner title aims to transform employees, who are all potential targets, into cyber-aware digital citizens, i.e. those whom hackers will not get past.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Understand who cyber criminals and their targets are
Strategic targets and opportunistic targets, hacker profiles and motivation
2. Know the key to creating really strong passwords
The password conundrum has finally been solved; good and bad practices
3. Send and receive emails safely
Basic knowledge of encryption; features of a suspicious email; phishing
4. Know the reactions for protecting yourself from viruses and other common threats
USB sticks, malicious websites, attachments, etc. how do you get a virus?
Different types of viruses; reacting to concrete cases
5. Remember the precautions to take when travelling
How do you work remotely and securely?
How do you log in?
What is a VPN?
How can you be discreet in public places?
BENEFITS
- ‘A hack to keep you vigilant online’, a story developed over several episodes
- A clear analysis of responsibilities (voluntary or otherwise) of the main characters in the story
- Quizzes to distinguish good and bad practices
