Cybersecurity: Fundamentals

Description

Cybersecurity involves safeguarding the networks and devices you use to protect your data from online criminals. At the most basic level, this can be locking your phone with facial recognition or using a strong password for your private Wi-Fi connection. So, why should you care about cybersecurity? Whether you access sensitive data daily through company networks or simply use your phone to surf the web, any online activity can provide avulnerabilityfor criminals to exploite, a loophole they can enter through to access personal information.

The following are some of the key outcomes in this course:
Understand the types of cybercrime you're likely to encounter.
Learn how to weigh the risks of using public Wi-Fi and how to prepare for a safe connection.
Understand safe social media practices to stay connected with your social network.
Understand the benefits and risks of social media platforms and the impact on your professional reputation.

Young Professionals