Cybersecurity Awareness: Phishing Attacks
58mBeginner2024-12-12
Authors
Stephanie Ihezukwu
Information Security Analyst
Course details
Phishing is the most common social engineering attack to date. It continuously evolves, causing data and monetary losses every year. Education on the most common attacks is one of the best defenses against phishing attacks. In this course, information security engineer Stephanie Ihezukwu helps you understand what attacks you are most vulnerable to, how to identify those attacks, defense methods against those attacks, and tips on recovering from a successful attack.
When you complete this course, you will feel more capable of detecting and responding to the most common phishing attacks. You will understand the types of phishing attacks and their impact on yourself and others. You will become more adept at identifying and responding to a phishing attack, and at recognizing when a phishing attack is occurring. Plus, you will feel comfortable seeking remedies to address the consequences of successful phishing attacks.
Learning objectives
Identify the most common types of phishing attacks and their characteristics.
Analyze potential phishing threats in various communication channels (for example, email, text messages, and social media).
Evaluate the impact of phishing attacks on individuals and organizations.
Apply defense methods to protect against phishing attempts in personal and professional contexts.
Formulate a response plan for addressing the consequences of a successful phishing attack.
When you complete this course, you will feel more capable of detecting and responding to the most common phishing attacks. You will understand the types of phishing attacks and their impact on yourself and others. You will become more adept at identifying and responding to a phishing attack, and at recognizing when a phishing attack is occurring. Plus, you will feel comfortable seeking remedies to address the consequences of successful phishing attacks.
Learning objectives
Identify the most common types of phishing attacks and their characteristics.
Analyze potential phishing threats in various communication channels (for example, email, text messages, and social media).
Evaluate the impact of phishing attacks on individuals and organizations.
Apply defense methods to protect against phishing attempts in personal and professional contexts.
Formulate a response plan for addressing the consequences of a successful phishing attack.
Skills covered
Security AwarenessIncident ResponseCybersecurityOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Can you spot a phish
1. An Overview of Phishing
- 02 - Phishing - Understanding cyber deception
- 03 - How does phishing affect us
- 04 - The human biases behind phishing attacks
2. How to Catch a Phish
- 05 - Triggered - The surprising psychology behind a click
- 06 - Catch a phish red-handed - Common indicators of a phish
- 07 - Is this a phish Real-world examples of phishing attacks
3. Different Types of Phishing Attacks
- 08 - Is it a harmless unknown caller or vishing
- 09 - Unfollowed - How to spot a social media phish
- 10 - Getting specific with targeted phishing attacks
- 11 - SMS phishing - A text-based attack
- 12 - The AI of it all - How is AI affecting phishing
- 13 - Other notable methods of phishing
4. How to Defend against Phishing Attacks
- 14 - How technology helps with the fight against phishing attacks
- 15 - Practice makes perfect - An overview of phishing simulations
5. What Happens If You Fall for a Phish
- 16 - Responding to a phishing attack at work
- 17 - Falling for a phishing attack at home
Conclusion
- 18 - The future of phishing
- 19 - Your personal phishing response kit