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Description
This Information Security online course provides awareness on the dangers of poor information security and how to defend against it. It offers guidance on the use of different devices, how to spot malware and the creation of strong passwords.
A CPD Certified Online Course
This online course has reached the required Continuing Professional Development (CPD) standards and benchmarks, and the learning values have been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality by the CPD Certification Service.
CPD helps individuals to focus on how they can become a more effective professional. It enables them to adapt positively to changes in work/industry requirements. CPD shows a clear commitment to self-development and professionalism.
Learning objectives
By the end of the course you will have learned about:
• What information security is.
• What cybersecurity is.
• Why information security is important in your work life.
• Why information security is important in your personal life.
• The dangers and costs of poor information security.
• What malware is.
• How to spot and defend against malware.
• Information security and mobile devices.
• Information security and mobile working.
• How to create strong passwords and avoid weak ones.
• Perimeter security.
• Network security.
• Social engineering threats and how to avoid them.
• The Data Protection Act and information security.
• Information security and portable memory devices.
• Information security and social media.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
On successful completion of the final assessment a downloadable certificate is immediately available
