IT Security in the Workplace

By the end of the IT Security in the Workplace eLearning, learners will be able to:

• Identify the common threats, distinguish between authentic and suspicious emails and links
• Understand the risks of removable media
• Know how to download files safely
• Understand the value of good password practice
• Recognise the risks of mobile working
• Know what to do in the event of a computer security incident

• Introduction to computer security - You’ll cover what cybercrime is, computer security, policies and procedures, common threats, as well as spam and phishing.
• Policies and processes - You’ll cover the identification of suspicious emails, the importance of keeping a clean
  machine, the risks of removable media, safe downloading, good password practice and the risks of mobile working.
• Maintaining computer security - In this section, you’ll cover staying alert and speaking up, the warning signs that your
  the computer may be infected and what to do in the event of a computer security incident.

Employees have a critical role to play in their organisation’s security. Protecting your organisation begins with ensuring you are prepared to assist in keeping your computers and networks safe. This course will benefit anyone who works on a computer.

IT Security in the Workplace is delivered online as an interactive course to each trainee on their computers, or portable device at any internet-enabled location. The interactive course is engaging, informative and exciting to use.

Using up-to-date, modern graphical images, users will be faced with a selection of interactive elements and mini-quizzes to test their knowledge.

Users will receive informative advice and guidance and will be tested on their understanding of the subject at the end of the course by completing the compulsory self-test element.

This course also features a risk checklist which asks the user a series of questions relating to their current working environment.