• Online, Self-Paced

This course is designed to elevate the security awareness of employees and help transition them from the weakest link in the cybersecurity chain to the strongest. The course covers a broad range of cyber security topics to help provide employees more context related to the cyber risks they face and those that face organizations.

Course Outline

Course Welcome
Course Objectives
Top Security Risks
Special Attention
Hacker Types & Categories
Advanced Persistent Threats
Insider Threats
Phishing, Spear phishing & Whaling
Common Signs of Phishing Attacks
Advanced Tactics & Techniques
Suspicious Behavior
Data Beaches
In Case of Attack
2021: Year in Review
Course Review
Quiz (Optional)

Learning Objectives

Learn the basics of cyber security awareness to help organizations protect their employees and the organization itself.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Program/Project Management and Acquisition
  • Training, Education, and Awareness

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.