Cybersecurity at Work (2025)

Course details

Cybersecurity doesn’t fall solely within your IT department's purview. If you own a smartphone, work on a computer, or use the internet, then you're exposed to a variety of complex security risks on a constant daily basis. In this course, instructor Caroline Wong details what these threats are and what you can do about them—both to protect yourself and your organization.

In a series of engaging scenarios, Caroline shines a spotlight on some of the most common security risks you'll encounter in your personal and work life, as well as how to mitigate them. Learn how to identify and avoid phishing, malware, counterfeit apps, and social engineering attacks. Plus, get tips on adhering to cybersecurity best practices for wireless networks, online accounts, software, intellectual property, and more. By the end of this course, you’ll also be prepared to stay safe online as a remote or hybrid worker.

Concepts

Introduction

Secure behavior in the workplace

Social Engineering Scams and Attacks

Social engineering overview
Email phishing
Social media information (over)sharing
Counterfeit apps
Scenario - Voice phishing

Wireless Security

Public Wi-Fi
Home Wi-Fi
VPN

Account Security

Password security
Data breaches and compromised passwords
Multifactor authentication

Software and Internet Security

Updating software
Common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVE)
Malware overview
Malware - Ransomware
The anatomy of a cyber attack

Hybrid Work Security

Physical office security
Physical office security best practices
Laptop and desktop security
Smartphone and mobile device attacks
Scenario - Stolen laptop

Data Security

Intellectual property
Customer information
Employee information

Conclusion

You are part of the security team