Cybersecurity Awareness for the Workplace
A practical 3-week course that teaches every staff member to spot phishing and social engineering, protect accounts and devices, handle information safely and report incidents fast. Includes a recurring certificate valid for 12 months.
Most successful cyber attacks do not begin with clever code. They begin with a person: an e-mail that looks like it came from the MD, a call from "the bank" asking for an OTP, a shared link that was left open to anyone. This course turns every member of staff into a confident first line of defence.
Over three weeks you will learn how attackers think, how to recognise phishing, smishing, vishing and impersonation, how to lock down your accounts with strong passphrases and multi-factor authentication, how to work safely on laptops, phones and public Wi-Fi, and exactly what to do in the first hour when something goes wrong. Every lesson uses realistic workplace examples, including business e-mail compromise, SIM-swap fraud and fake payment alerts that are common in Nigeria.
The course is self-paced with a weekly rhythm: three short lessons, a hands-on assignment and a final assessment. It suits office staff, managers, front-desk and finance teams, freelancers and small-business owners. No technical background is needed.
Recurring certificate: security awareness has to stay current, so the certificate for this course is valid for 12 months. You will get a reminder 30 days before it expires, and you will then be re-enrolled at no cost to refresh your knowledge and earn a new certificate.
Over three weeks you will learn how attackers think, how to recognise phishing, smishing, vishing and impersonation, how to lock down your accounts with strong passphrases and multi-factor authentication, how to work safely on laptops, phones and public Wi-Fi, and exactly what to do in the first hour when something goes wrong. Every lesson uses realistic workplace examples, including business e-mail compromise, SIM-swap fraud and fake payment alerts that are common in Nigeria.
The course is self-paced with a weekly rhythm: three short lessons, a hands-on assignment and a final assessment. It suits office staff, managers, front-desk and finance teams, freelancers and small-business owners. No technical background is needed.
Recurring certificate: security awareness has to stay current, so the certificate for this course is valid for 12 months. You will get a reminder 30 days before it expires, and you will then be re-enrolled at no cost to refresh your knowledge and earn a new certificate.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Explain why security is everyone's job and what attackers are after
Recognise phishing, smishing, vishing and social-engineering attempts
Create strong passphrases and use a password manager
Set up multi-factor authentication and protect accounts against SIM-swap fraud
Secure laptops, phones and home or public Wi-Fi connections
Share and store work information according to its sensitivity
Describe how malware and ransomware attacks unfold
Report a security incident quickly and correctly
Recurring certificate: valid 1 year
The certificate for this course stays valid for 1 year, so employers know your knowledge is current. You are reminded 30 days before it expires, then enrolled again at no cost to refresh the course and earn a new certificate.
How recurring certification worksPart of a learning path
Digital Trust and Compliance Professional3 courses for ₦85,000 (save ₦25,000)
Take this course on its own, or get it with the other courses of the path at the bundle price.
Prerequisites
No technical background is required
Basic use of e-mail, a web browser and a smartphone
Access to a laptop or desktop computer for the assignments
Willingness to complete one short practical task each week
Course Content
12 lessonsWeek 1: The Threat Landscape and Social Engineering
How attackers think, why people are the main target, and how to recognise phishing and other social-engineering tricks.Weekly objectives
By the end of Week 1, learners will be able to:
Explain confidentiality, integrity and availability in plain words
Name the most common attacks against workplaces in Nigeria
Recognise the warning signs of phishing, smishing and vishing
Respond safely to impersonation and pretexting attempts
Why Security Is Everyone's Job
45 minRecognising Phishing, Smishing and Vishing
50 minSocial Engineering Beyond E-mail
45 minInteractive: Week 1: The Threat Landscape and Social Engineering
70 minWeek 2: Protecting Accounts, Devices and Connections
Strong passphrases, password managers, multi-factor authentication, and safe use of laptops, phones and Wi-Fi.Weekly objectives
By the end of Week 2, learners will be able to:
Create memorable, strong passphrases and use a password manager
Turn on multi-factor authentication and protect against SIM swap
Secure laptops and phones with updates, locks and encryption
Work safely from home, on the road and on public Wi-Fi
Passwords, Passphrases and Password Managers
45 minMulti-Factor Authentication and Account Recovery
45 minSecuring Devices, Wi-Fi and Remote Work
50 minInteractive: Week 2: Protecting Accounts, Devices and Connections
70 minWeek 3: Safe Information Handling, Ransomware and Incident Response
Handling and sharing information by sensitivity, how malware and ransomware attacks unfold, and what to do in the first hour of an incident.Weekly objectives
By the end of Week 3, learners will be able to:
Classify and share information according to its sensitivity
Explain the stages of a ransomware attack and how to break them
Recognise the signs of a security incident
Report incidents quickly and preserve evidence
Handling and Sharing Information Safely
40 minMalware and Ransomware: How Attacks Unfold
45 minSpotting and Reporting Security Incidents
45 minInteractive: Week 3: Safe Information Handling, Ransomware and Incident Response
65 min
Tochukwu Udeh
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Duration
18.00 hours
Level
Beginner
Lessons
12
Grading Breakdown
Assignments
40.00%
Quizzes
40.00%
Attendance
20.00%
Certificate
Yes
recurring, valid 1 year
recurring, valid 1 year
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