Cybersecurity Awareness Certificate

About this course

Cyber threats target people as much as systems, so every staff member has a role in security. This course builds practical awareness of common attacks, safe account and device habits, and how to report concerns quickly. You'll finish with a clear set of actions for protecting yourself and your workplace.

What you will be able to do

• You'll be able to explain the main types of cyber threats facing organisations
• You'll be able to recognise social engineering attempts across email, phone and messaging
• You'll be able to apply sound account, device and data protection habits
• You'll be able to follow the correct steps to report a suspected security incident

Course outline

1. Tools you'll need

   9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quiz

   Awareness needs a few tools and a clear understanding of your organisation's security setup.
2. Understanding the Threat Landscape

   9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quiz

   Attacks range from mass scams to targeted fraud. Understanding the main types helps you respond sensibly rather than with fear.
3. Social Engineering Tactics

   9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quiz

   Social engineering manipulates people rather than systems. Attackers use urgency, authority and trust to get what they want.
4. Account and Device Protection

   9 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quiz

   Protecting accounts and devices limits what an attacker can do, even if one defence fails.
5. Protecting Organisational Data

   8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quiz

   Organisational data includes customer details, financial records and internal plans. Handling it correctly is everyone's responsibility.
6. Reporting and Response Basics

   8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quiz

   Quick, honest reporting limits harm. Knowing the basic response steps helps you act calmly when something happens.
7. Careers & next steps

   8 min · Lesson notes, example, action task · 2-question quiz

   Awareness and security skills are valued in most organisations, and these roles build directly on the habits in this course.
8. Final quiz and certificate

   10 questions, pass mark 8 of 10. Pass to get your Reesby Academy certificate with a verification link.