Every day, businesses rely on digital systems to support their operations, communicate with customers and suppliers, manage information, process transactions and deliver services. Technology has become an essential part of how organisations work, but this dependence also creates opportunities for cyber criminals.
Cyber attacks are no longer limited to large organisations. Businesses of all sizes are targeted because criminals are looking for ways to steal information, disrupt operations, commit fraud or exploit mistakes made by individuals.
Many cyber attacks do not begin with a sophisticated technical breach. Instead, criminals often rely on human behaviour sending convincing messages, creating a sense of urgency, impersonating trusted contacts or encouraging people to bypass established processes.
Everyone has a role to play in protecting an organisation. The choices made by employees every day, from how they handle information to how they respond to unexpected requests, can make a significant difference in preventing cyber incidents.
Understanding the risks, recognising warning signs and following security procedures are key steps in protecting yourself, your colleagues and the organisation from cyber threats.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will understand:
- Understand today’s cyber threat landscape and why cybersecurity matters
- Identify common targets and the risks faced by electrical wholesalers
- Recognise common cyber attacks, including phishing, malware and ransomware
- Identify warning signs of a cyber attack or security breach
- Use secure passwords, MFA and safe working practices to protect business information
- Understand legal responsibilities relating to cybersecurity and data protection
- Know how to report incidents and support business continuity following an attack
You can access this course through The EDA Academy, our online learning platform.
