Welcome to Security Foundations
Discover how the course works, what you will learn and how to continue through each lesson.
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Welcome to Security Foundations.
Cybersecurity affects everyone who uses a phone, computer, email account or online service. This short course will help you recognise common risks and make safer choices at home, at work and online.
Cybersecurity affects everyone who uses a phone, computer, email account or online service. This short course will help you recognise common risks and make safer choices at home, at work and online.
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Cybersecurity isn't just about hackers or complex technology.
It's about understanding the everyday risks we all face when using computers, mobile devices, email, and the internet, and knowing how to respond safely.
Throughout this course you'll learn how to:
recognise common cyber threats;
identify phishing and social engineering attacks;
create strong passwords and use multi-factor authentication;
protect your devices and personal data;
browse and communicate online safely; and
apply practical cybersecurity skills in real-life situations.
The course has been designed to be engaging, practical and easy to follow.
You'll work through interactive lessons, complete knowledge checks, and finish with a final assessment to demonstrate what you've learned.
Take your time, enjoy the learning experience, and remember! good cybersecurity habits don't just protect you, they also help protect your family, your workplace and your community.
When you're ready, select 'Start Course' and let's begin your journey into cybersecurity.
Good luck, and enjoy the course!
It's about understanding the everyday risks we all face when using computers, mobile devices, email, and the internet, and knowing how to respond safely.
Throughout this course you'll learn how to:
recognise common cyber threats;
identify phishing and social engineering attacks;
create strong passwords and use multi-factor authentication;
protect your devices and personal data;
browse and communicate online safely; and
apply practical cybersecurity skills in real-life situations.
The course has been designed to be engaging, practical and easy to follow.
You'll work through interactive lessons, complete knowledge checks, and finish with a final assessment to demonstrate what you've learned.
Take your time, enjoy the learning experience, and remember! good cybersecurity habits don't just protect you, they also help protect your family, your workplace and your community.
When you're ready, select 'Start Course' and let's begin your journey into cybersecurity.
Good luck, and enjoy the course!
How the course works
Complete the lessons in order. Each lesson focuses on one practical cybersecurity topic and may include examples, activities or a knowledge check.
Use the Previous page and Next page controls to move through a lesson. At the end, use Continue to move to the next lesson.
Use the Previous page and Next page controls to move through a lesson. At the end, use Continue to move to the next lesson.
Your learning journey
1. Welcome to Security Foundations
2. What is Cybersecurity?
3. Cyber Threats & Malware
4. Phishing & Social Engineering
5. Passwords & Authentication
6. Safe Internet & Email
7. Protecting Devices & Data
8. Final Assessment
2. What is Cybersecurity?
3. Cyber Threats & Malware
4. Phishing & Social Engineering
5. Passwords & Authentication
6. Safe Internet & Email
7. Protecting Devices & Data
8. Final Assessment