Course Overview

Email is one of the key communication tools of the modern world. It allows us to keep in contact with colleagues, share information, and interact with customers and other businesses. 

Most of the time email is safe to use, but there are a few security risks we all need to know about. When we’re not careful, we risk giving away sensitive and confidential information to cyber criminals.

In this course, we look at the simple steps people can take to stay safe when using email.

Firstly, we look at phishing scams. We show the learner the signs to look out for to successfully identify phishing emails. 

Next, we explain what steps they should take when they receive one. Finally, we look at the dangers of password theft. We look at the importance of using a strong password and how to create one.

This microlearning course is an animated video, with audio narration and a multiple-choice post-assessment.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, learners will:

• Be able to identify phishing emails
• Know how to avoid dangerous attachments
• Be able to respond safely to receiving a phishing email
• Know how to create a strong password