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DigiHubs - Cybersecurity Awareness Course

Course Introduction

Course Information
Course Introduction (7:15)
Course Resources

Section 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Responsible Digital Citizenship

Cybersecurity myths vs truths (14:55)
Basic cybersecurity concepts (4:45)
Prevalent cyber threats and attacks (11:58)
Impacts of cyber attacks on businesses (9:55)
Responsible use of digital (7:12)

Section 2: Avoiding Social Engineering Attacks and Protecting from Cyber Fraud

Psychology of social engineering (9:05)
Social engineering case study (12:18)
Phishing and spotting phishing emails (7:07)
Types of phishing (5:41)
Other social engineering methods (4:51)
Impact of social engineering (7:49)
Cyber fraud and types of cyber fraud (12:50)
Cyber fraud preventive measures (4:03)

Section 3: Protecting Against Viruses and Other Malware

Case study (10:23)
Types of malware (8:31)
Types of malware 2 (5:17)
Signs of a malware attack (5:02)
How malware spreads (4:13)
Malware preventive measures (10:04)

Section 4: Keeping Your Smartphones, Tablets and Computers Safe

Data protection (8:14)
Secure settings for your computer and mobile devices (8:52)
Device security (5:01)
Safe software download and installation (3:14)
Secure remote working (4:33)

Section 5: Keeping Your Online Accounts Secure

Case study (10:43)
Tips to protect your social media and other online accounts (7:15)
Using passwords to protect your data (5:16)
Techniques for creating a memorable password (3:12)
Password hygiene best practices (3:11)
Password manager (3:54)
Extra layer of security (2:34)

Section 6: Protection Against IoT and AI Attacks

Case study (12:07)
IoT and IoT devices (11:35)
Smart homes (11:45)
Smart cities (10:46)
IoT best practices (2:50)
What is AI? (6:27)
Risks associated with AI (4:40)
Protecting yourself from AI risks (4:08)
ChatGPT (13:30)
Safe use of AI software (4:02)

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Course Assessment

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