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Cyber Safe at Work: Protecting Your Business and Your Data

A practical, jargon-free course for UK employees and managers who want to understand everyday cyber risks, spot common threats, and build simple habits that keep company information secure. No technical background needed.

360 min8 modulesBeginner friendly
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Free to take. This course does not use any Learning Credits.

What you’ll be able to do

By the end of this course, you will be able to identify the most common cyber threats in a workplace, apply straightforward security practices to your daily tasks, and respond confidently to a suspected security incident.

Course outline

A clear route from first principles to practical confidence

  1. 01

    Why Cybersecurity Matters to You

    • What is cybersecurity and why should I care?
    • Real-world examples: small mistakes, big consequences
    • Your role in protecting company data and customer trust
    • Understanding the legal and regulatory landscape (GDPR basics)
  2. 02

    Spotting the Tricks: Phishing and Social Engineering

    • What is phishing? Emails, texts, and phone calls
    • Red flags: urgent language, unusual requests, and fake links
    • Social engineering: how attackers exploit trust and helpfulness
    • Your step-by-step response to a suspicious message
  3. 03

    Passwords, Passphrases, and Multi-Factor Authentication

    • Why 'Password123' is a risk (and what to use instead)
    • Creating a strong passphrase you can actually remember
    • What is multi-factor authentication and how does it work?
    • Using a password manager safely at work
  4. 04

    Safe Browsing and Email Habits

    • Sticking to secure websites and avoiding risky downloads
    • Email attachments: when to open and when to delete
    • Public Wi-Fi risks and using a VPN at work
    • Keeping your browser and plugins up to date
  5. 05

    Devices, Data, and Physical Security

    • Locking your screen and securing your workstation
    • Handling removable media (USB drives, external hard drives)
    • What to do if you lose a company phone or laptop
    • Clear desk, clear screen: simple habits that make a difference
  6. 06

    Working Remotely: Staying Secure Away from the Office

    • Setting up a secure home office network
    • Video calls and screen sharing: what not to share
    • Securing company documents when working in public spaces
    • Reporting lost or stolen equipment immediately
  7. 07

    Handling Sensitive Information: Data Protection in Practice

    • Classifying data: what is public, internal, or confidential?
    • Secure file sharing and encrypted email
    • Shredding, wiping, and disposing of data properly
    • Your responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 2018
  8. 08

    Incident Response: What to Do When Something Goes Wrong

    • Recognising the signs of a breach or malware infection
    • Your first steps: disconnect, document, and report
    • Who to contact in your organisation (and what to tell them)
    • Learning from incidents: how to prevent a repeat