How long does the course take and is it online?

The course takes about 40 minutes, is 100% online and self-paced, and you can complete it on any device. Access period: 6 months access from the day of course start. You receive an instant, verifiable certificate of completion after passing the assessment.

How much does it cost?

The Cyber Security and Information Security Awareness course is $39 AUD (including GST) per person. Discounted team seats are available for businesses.

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Cyber Security and Information Security Awareness

Name: Cyber Security and Information Security Awareness
Price: 39 AUD
Availability: InStock

A practical, visual introduction to everyday cyber and information security for all staff. Learn to spot phishing and social engineering, use strong passphrases and multi-factor authentication, handle data and devices safely, work securely on remote and public networks, recognise ransomware and report a suspected incident fast, as paced slides with diagrams, a real workplace scenario and quick self-checks. Informed by the ACSC Essential Eight (the staff-facing strategies: multi-factor authentication, patching and backups) and your organisation's data-handling duties under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

~40 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start

Cyber Security and Information Security Awareness

What You Will Learn

Recognise common cyber threats: phishing, social engineering and ransomware, and how attackers target everyday staff
Spot the warning signs of a phishing or scam message and respond without clicking, replying or paying
Create strong, unique passphrases and use multi-factor authentication to protect your accounts
Handle personal and business information and devices in line with your organisation's duties under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
Work safely on remote and public networks and report a suspected security incident quickly through the right channel

Course Content

1. Why cyber security is everyone's job

2. Phishing & social engineering

3. Passphrases & multi-factor authentication

4. Handling data & devices safely

5. Remote, ransomware & reporting

6. Apply it: a workday under attack

Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available

Who This Course Is For

All employees, contractors and volunteers who use email, accounts, devices or handle information at work. No technical background needed.

Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It builds general cyber and information security awareness informed by the ACSC Essential Eight (the staff-facing strategies: multi-factor authentication, patching and backups) and your organisation's Privacy Act data-handling duties and does not issue a formal qualification or certification. It is not a substitute for your organisation's own ICT security policies, role-specific security training or professional cyber security advice.

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Duration	~40 minutes
Format	100% online, self-paced
Lessons	6
Assessment	10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate	Instant, verifiable
Access period	6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for	All employees, contractors and volunteers who use email, accounts, devices or handle information at work. No technical background needed.

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Cyber Security and Information Security Awareness

~40 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start