Free course · Security & Infrastructure
Cybersecurity Starter
A free, practical introduction to staying safe online: strong passwords and MFA, recognising phishing, securing devices, protecting privacy and what to do after an incident.
Free · self-study · no certificate
About 4 hours
2 modules · 5 lessons
What you will be able to do
- Secure accounts with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication
- Recognise phishing and social-engineering messages
- Take the right first steps when an account or device is compromised
Who it's for
- Everyone who uses a phone, email or mobile money
- Office staff responsible for shared devices
Before you start
None.
Module 1 · about 120 minutes
Protecting Accounts and People
Passwords, MFA, phishing and device security.
- Audit and strengthen your accounts
- Spot a phishing attempt
Module 2 · about 80 minutes
Privacy and Response
Safe browsing, privacy settings and incident response basics.
- Review your privacy settings
- Follow an incident checklist
Further learning
- Cybersecurity Awareness Month: core steps (CISA) — The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's core steps: recognise and report phishing, use strong passwords and a password manager, turn on MFA and update software.
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework — The CSF 2.0 home page, used at the Advanced level for governing and improving security.
- CIS Critical Security Controls — A prioritised set of safeguards used for the Intermediate small-organisation assessment.
Continue with a full program
- Cybersecurity — Protect systems and data from attacks with practical security techniques and tools.
- Computer Networking — Design and maintain networks for offices, schools, and organizations.
- Computer Maintenance — Diagnose and repair computers, install systems, and keep labs running smoothly.
Want the full Cybersecurity program?
This free course is an introduction. The full program is taught live by an instructor, with practical assignments, assessments, projects and a certificate.
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