Course Overview
Every time you check email, log into a cloud app, or perform any number of job tasks using technology, you're a potential target for cyber threats—and a critical line of defense.
This course empowers everyday technology users like you with the awareness and habits needed to protect yourself and your organization from these threats. You'll learn how to recognize threats, avoid common traps, and use today's digital tools—including artificial intelligence (AI)—more safely.
Whether you're in the office, at home, or on the move, you'll walk away from this course with the confidence to use technology more securely. And, you'll have the knowledge and skills to contribute to a strong culture of cybersecurity wherever you work.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for all users of computers, mobile devices, networks, and the Internet, to enable them to use technology more securely and minimize digital risks, regardless of technical ability.
This course is also designed to assist students in preparing for the CertNexus® CyberSAFE® (Exam CBS-510): Cyber Safety in the Age of AI credential.
Course Objectives
- Use technology, including generative artificial intelligence (AI), responsibly.
- Resist social-engineering attacks.
- Secure devices such as desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and more.
- Use the Internet securely.
Course Outline
1 - Using Technology Responsibly
- Follow Compliance Requirements
- Use Generative AI Safely
2 - Resisting Social-Engineering Attacks
- Identify Social-Engineering Attacks
- Defend Against Social-Engineering Attacks
3 - Securing Devices
- Maintain Physical Security of Devices
- Use Wireless Devices Securely
- Use Secure Authentication Methods
- Protect Data
- Defend Against Malware
4 - Using the Internet Securely
- Use Email Securely
- Browse the Web Safely
- Use Social Networks Securely
- Use Cloud Services Securely
- Ensure the Security of Remote Work