Cybersecurity: Understanding Risks and Staying Secure

This training provides participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate the digital world securely. People - not computers - are the main target of cybercriminals, and through real-world examples, this interactive course exposes participants to the threats they may encounter in everyday life.

It covers key cybersecurity topics, including online connectivity and encryption, data privacy and GDPR, malware protection, password management, phishing awareness, two-factor authentication, backups, metadata, and physical security.

Participants will learn how cybercriminals exploit human vulnerabilities and how to adopt safe, effective digital habits, leaving them better prepared and more resilient against cyber risks.

• This training covers the following topics:
• Internet, connectivity, and encryption - Understanding how data travels online and how encryption protects information.
• Cookies - Learning how websites track activity and manage user data.
• Malware and antivirus protection - Identifying malicious software and understanding how protection tools work.
• Privacy and GDPR - Exploring data protection principles and individual rights under GDPR.
• Metadata - Understanding what metadata is and how it can reveal sensitive information.
• Backups - Learning why backups are essential and how to implement them effectively.
• Cybercrime and human vulnerabilities - Recognizing how cybercriminals exploit human behavior.
• Passwords and password management - Creating strong passwords and managing them securely.
• Phishing - Detecting and responding to fraudulent emails and social engineering attempts.
• Two-factor authentication - Strengthening account security with additional verification methods.
• Physical security - Protecting devices and sensitive information in the physical environment.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Recognize and understand cyber risks
• Know how to react when facing a risk
• Know how to help others when they face a risk
• Become more resilient in terms of security and privacy

This course is interactive and combines theory with practical examples from real-life scenarios.