Phishing

The Phishing course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to recognize, avoid, and respond to phishing attacks. Through comprehensive video lectures, learners will understand phishing techniques, attacker strategies, and key defense measures to protect both personal and organizational information.

This course is suitable for employees, managers, cybersecurity beginners, and anyone seeking to enhance their awareness and response to phishing threats.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Foundations of Phishing:

Definition, history, and evolution of phishing.

Impact of phishing on individuals and organizations

2. Common Phishing Techniques:

Email phishing, spear phishing, smishing (SMS), and vishing (voice).

Examples of real-world phishing scams.

3. Recognizing Phishing Attempts:

Key warning signs in emails, websites, and communications.

Social engineering tactics used by attackers.

4. Preventing Phishing Attacks:

Best practices for personal and workplace cybersecurity.

Authentication tools, safe browsing, and email security.

5. Responding to Phishing Incidents:

Immediate actions after encountering phishing.

Reporting procedures and damage control.

6. Promoting Cybersecurity Awareness:

Building a security-first culture.

Training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who Should Attend:

Employees across all departments.

Managers and team leads responsible for information security.

IT support staff and entry-level cybersecurity professionals.

Individuals interested in improving their online safety practices.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the nature and risks of phishing attacks.

Identify various forms of phishing and how they operate.

Apply preventive measures to reduce phishing risks.

Respond effectively to suspected phishing incidents.

Upon successful completion of the course and passing the assessments, learners will receive a Certificate of Completion in Phishing Awareness from Trainficient, certifying their knowledge and competency in recognizing and preventing phishing attacks.

Protect yourself and your organization by mastering the skills to detect and defeat phishing threats!