Cyber Security Essentials

About 40 minutes · 7 modules · Pass mark 80%

100% online · At your own pace · No booking needed

Employees complete the lessons and quiz on their own computer, whenever suits them — no scheduled classes or appointments.

Cyber Security Essentials teaches every employee the handful of habits that stop most attacks: pause before you click, verify before you pay, never share a one-time PIN, and report anything odd. It takes about 40 minutes across seven short modules.

Who it's for: every employee, from reception to the boardroom. No technical knowledge needed.

How it works:

Seven modules of 4–7 minutes each, with a two-question knowledge check after each one.
One short video introduces the course.
A 15-question final assessment. Pass mark 80% (12 of 15). Unlimited retries.
On passing, you receive a certificate and your employer's training register is updated.

By the end you will be able to:

Explain why attackers target people rather than computers.
Spot the warning signs of a phishing email, SMS, WhatsApp message or phone call.
Stop payment fraud by verifying any change to bank details through a known phone number.
Recognise deepfake and AI-assisted scams and know how to check.
Protect your accounts with strong passphrases, a password manager and multi-factor authentication.
Report a suspicious message, and know exactly what to do if you already clicked.

The four rules to remember: Pause before you click. Verify before you pay. Never share an OTP. Report it, don't delete it.

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