Welcome to the Cybersafe Cybersecurity Essentials course!

This awareness course produced by Cybersafe Foundation is free and available to the general public for the whole month of October in commemoration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023.

This course seeks to lay a solid foundation as it concerns imparting the essential Cybersecurity knowledge that fosters good online safety and hygiene. 

At the end this course should be able to:

1. Explain basic cyber security terminology; have skills for keeping up to date on cyber security issues; and be able to identify information assets.
2. Describe basic authentication mechanisms; have skills to improve their password security; and be aware of alternative authentication methods.
3. Identify cyber threats, understand social engineering, and be able to spot phishing attempts.
4. Surf the Internet safely, and apply basic data protection and management strategies.

Course Modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
  
• Module 2: Security Fundamentals
• Module 3: Social Engineering
• Module 4: Malware and Cybersecurity Threats and Trends
• Module 5: Data Protection
• Module 6: Securing Phones, Computers and Tablets

Keep in mind that this course is designed for anyone interested in improving their online security, whether at home or at work. The person does not need any prior knowledge to benefit from this course as it has been created with beginners in mind.

As you work through each module of the course, consider leaving comments or asking questions in the module's discussion forum. This can help to clarify any confusing points and may also be helpful to other students who are working through the same material.

P.S. Knowledge checks and other activities are not graded but they provide depth to the concepts taught and we encourage attempting them.

At the end of this course, you are expected to take an assessment, please read these instructions carefully and follow them closely to ensure a smooth and successful testing experience.

If you experience any technical issues during this course, please leave a message in the solutions hub or send an email to the Cybersafe Foundation Team via [email protected]. Ensure to take screenshots to aid you in explaining your experience.

We wish you an exciting and valuable learning experience.  

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