Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself and Your Company From Phishing Attacks

Some sources estimate that up to 91% of cyber security breaches begin with email scams, also known as phishing. While these types of attacks have been around for decades, they are becoming more common and more dangerous due to the growing sophistication of cyber criminals and their ability to trick employees. However, with the proper training, everyone in your organization can learn to identify phishing and protect your company from costly attacks. Our four-part series on phishing covers what a phishing attack is, how to quickly recognize one, rules for protecting yourself and your organization, and how to respond to an attempted attack.

Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself and Your Company From Phishing Attacks

Course Objectives

Upon completion of Cybersecurity: Protecting Yourself and Your Company From Phishing Attacks you will be able to:

  • Recognize the red flags and common tactics used in email-based phishing attacks, enabling you to identify and avoid potential threats.
  • Discover best practices for handling suspicious emails and social media-based phishing scams.
  • Gain insights into the importance of employee awareness and vigilance in preventing phishing attacks, ensuring your organization remains a challenging target for cybercriminals.

Seat Time: 30 min


Catagories: Cybersecurity, Employee Skills, Safety, Technology


Keywords: Cybersecurity, Cyber Crime, Cyber Attacks, Phishing, Hacking, Hackers, Cybercrime, Cybercriminals

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