- Cyber Hygiene and Awareness
CHA101: Fundamentals of Cyber Hygiene and Awareness
Build foundational cyber security awareness with clear, everyday guidance to protect yourself and your organisation online.
- Fundamentals
- In-person
Course at a glance
Build cyber awareness from the ground up
This one-day course gives you the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to stay safe in todayโs digital world. Youโll learn how your online actions leave a footprint, understand the core principles of cyber and information security, and explore straightforward data protection strategies. With practical examples and relatable scenarios, youโll leave knowing how to spot risks, protect your information, and apply good cyber hygiene in everyday work and life.
Whoโs this course for?
This course is ideal if youโre new to cyber security or want to feel more confident navigating todayโs digital world. Youโll learn practical ways to protect yourself and your organisation. No technical background is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to build good cyber habits that stick.
Modules
Get to grips with the basics of cyber and information security, why they matter, and the key principles that underpin them.
- Introduction to Cyber Security
- Introduction to Information Security
- Information Security vs. Cyber Security
- Key Security Terms
- Social Engineering: phishing, vishing, smishing, baiting, tailgating, piggybacking
- Case Study: Social Engineering in action
Understand what your digital footprint is, how itโs created, and how to manage it.
- Understanding your digital footprint
- Password Security and using password managers
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Backup best practices
Learn how data protection laws apply to everyday work and cyber security.
- Understanding GDPR and the Data Protection Act
- What they mean for cyber security in your role
- Summary and Recap
- โMurder Mysteryโ interactive exercise
Hands-on Training
Interactive exercises, real-life examples, and group tasks build confidence. Youโll leave knowing what to look out for and what to do next.
How will you learn?
Led by friendly expert trainers, we combine simple explanations, safe group scenarios, and direct tips you can use immediately.
Prerequisites
No previous cyber experience required, just a willingness to learn.
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