Cyber Defender Short Course delivered by Macquarie University Cyber Skills Academy gain essential cyber security skills for all staff in your practice or organisation.
Over 95% of cyber breaches are attributed to employee error the Cyber Defender short course provides the knowledge and practical guidance, equipping every employee from intern to CEO with the knowledge to protect personal and organisational digital intellectual property.
The 3 – 5-hour self-paced course equips each staff member with the know-how to spot and stop cyber intrusions and protects your reputation by demonstrating a commitment to cyber security through educating your team and instilling trust among clients and stakeholders
Module 1 – Cyber Security Foundations
- Key Cyber Terminology and Concepts
- Personal Cyber Risks
- Password Protection
- Device and Browsing Security.
Module 2 - Workplace Cyber Practices & Hygiene
- Recognise Threats
- Report Incidents
- Software Updates
- Network Security
- Data Handling.
Module 3 – Cyber Risk Management
- Threat Identification
- Incident Response
- Risk Mitigation
- Encryption
- Secure Communication.
Course Details: 3 – 5 hours self-paced online
CPD Hours: 5
Who is the course for: Designed for all staff within your practice accountings and non-accounting professionals.
Learning Outcomes:
- Gain an Understanding and learn how to apply core cyber security principles in everyday work
- Learn how to Recognise and React to phishing, ransomware, and other common cyber threats.
- Stay Updated on best practices for software, network, and data security. The course is updated every 6 months to meet new and emerging threats.
- On completion of this course receive your digital credential and certificate
