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People and Narrative Intelligence
Cybersecurity is not only about machines and code – it is about people. The People & Narrative Intelligence training teaches you how human behavior, choices, and emotions shape the digital environment. Threat actors exploit trust through phishing, social engineering, and disinformation. This course prepares you to see those tactics early, understand them, and protect against them.
Provider Information
Treadstone 71
11821 Palm Beach Blvd.
Unit 126, Suite 114
Ft. Myers, FL 33905
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
Students will learn how to analyze online communities, recognize manipulative techniques, and understand why individuals fall for deceptive messages. The program combines psychology, sociology, and technology, giving you tools to predict risks and strengthen resilience. You will practice communication skills to educate others, work in teams on real projects, and apply insights to both technical and human challenges. Graduates will be equipped to join cyber intelligence organizations, government agencies, and research labs, bringing expertise in the one area technology alone cannot solve: human behavior. You could serve as an analyst studying adversary groups, a security advisor protecting communities, or an innovator building tools that reinforce online safety.
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):
Feedback
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