This workshop is a  straightforward and empowering session designed to demystify the digital world and equip you with practical skills to protect yourself online.

Forget the impenetrable technical terms and scare tactics on some devious vendors, this workshop will break down essential cyber security concepts into easy-to-understand steps, showing you just how simple it is to stay safe from common online threats.

You'll leave feeling confident and capable, ready to navigate the internet securely in your daily life.

Course Content 

• Introduction.
• Scams by email, text, phone and video.
• Securing your online accounts.
• The truth about ransomware.
• Setting up an effective backup strategy.
• Working-from-home and on-the-road securely.
• Tips for securing an SME’s website and social media.

By the end of this workshop, attendees will be able to:

• Critically evaluate incoming communications (emails, texts, calls) for signs of phishing and social engineering attempts.
• Create and manage robust passwords and activate Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) across their personal online services with confidence.
• Describe the common attack vectors for ransomware and articulate preventative measures to mitigate risk.
• Apply newfound knowledge to enhance their personal digital security posture in their daily online activities.
• Your will receive guides to implementing Multi-Factor Authentication and Secure Backups.