Cybersecurity Awareness Course

Module 1: Introduction to the Cyber Threat Landscape

What the cyber threat landscape is and how it is evolving.

Why businesses are prime targets for cyber attacks.

Overview of internal vs. external cyber threats.

Module 2: Common Types of Cyber Threats to Businesses

Malware threats: viruses, worms, trojans, and spyware.

Phishing and social engineering attacks targeting employees.

Ransomware and business email compromise (BEC).

Insider threats and supply chain attacks.

Module 3: How Cyber Attacks Target Business Systems

Attack vectors: email, web applications, networks, and endpoints.

Exploiting software vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

Human error and weak security practices as entry points.

Understanding the cyber kill chain and attack lifecycle.

Module 4: Impacts of Cyber Threats on Businesses

Financial losses from fraud, downtime, and ransom payments.

Operational disruption and loss of business continuity.

Reputational damage and loss of customer trust.

Legal, regulatory, and compliance consequences.

Module 5: Identifying Cyber Risks in Business Environments

What cyber risk is and how it applies to organizations.

Identifying critical assets, data, and systems.

Assessing vulnerabilities, threats, and likelihood of impact.

Introduction to risk assessment and risk prioritization.

Module 6: Mitigating and Managing Cyber Risks

Risk mitigation strategies: avoid, reduce, transfer, and accept.

Implementing basic security controls and policies.

Role of access control, least privilege, and segmentation.

Employee awareness and training as a risk reduction tool.

Module 7: Business Cybersecurity Controls and Best Practices

Use of firewalls, antivirus, endpoint protection, and monitoring tools.

Patch management and secure configuration practices.

Data protection measures: encryption, backups, and recovery planning.

Incident response planning and reporting procedures.

Module 8: Cybersecurity Governance and Business Responsibility

Roles and responsibilities of management and staff.

Cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.

Compliance requirements and industry regulations overview.

Building a cybersecurity-aware organizational culture.

Module 9: Review and Practical Application

Review of key cyber threats and business impacts.

Case studies of real-world business cyber incidents.

Practical exercises: identifying risks and proposing controls.

Readiness assessment for managing cyber risks in a business setting.

Course Outcome

This course provides learners with a clear understanding of the modern cyber threat landscape and its impact on businesses. By the end of the course, participants will be able to identify common cyber threats, assess business cyber risks, understand potential impacts, and apply practical mitigation strategies to help protect organisational assets, data, and operations.