Cybersecurity Awareness

This course provides a practical introduction to common cyber threats and behaviors that help prevent security incidents. Participants explore real-world examples, demonstrations, and practical scenarios on suspicious communications, account and device security, digital service usage, and incident reporting. No prior technical experience is required, and the course is designed for non-technical users.

Duration: 1 day
Level: Beginner
Provider: In-house courses
Topic: Security / Security

Course outline

Module 1 – Information security fundamentals (CIA, types of sensitive information, how incidents occur, role of employees)
Module 2 – Social engineering and recognizing cyber attacks (phishing, vishing, smishing, pretexting, spam, password spraying, credential stuffing, ransomware, spyware, adware, viruses, trojans, public tools: VirusTotal, URLscan, WHOIS, Have I Been Pwned)
Module 3 – Modern attacks and emerging techniques (MFA fatigue/push bombing, quishing, voice phishing, impersonation, AI-enabled and deepfake-based scams)
Module 4 – Password security and MFA (password reuse, weak/strong passwords, passphrases, password managers, MFA benefits and limitations)
Module 5 – Device security and remote access (antivirus, EDR, updates and patching, VPN, public Wi-Fi risks, good practices for laptops and mobile devices)
Module 6 – Incident reporting and escalation (what constitutes an incident, common signs of compromise, when and how to report)
Module 7 – Security communication and continuous awareness (explaining risks without jargon, security culture, phishing simulations)
Module 8 – Review and final exercise (interactive scenario-based quiz, review of key risks, best practices, final integrated scenario, Q&A)

Skills you will gain

Recognize phishing, vishing, smishing, pretexting and other forms of social engineering techniques
Identify indicators of suspicious messages, domains, and links
Recognize modern techniques such as MFA fatigue, quishing, impersonation, and deepfake-based fraud
Use strong passwords, passphrases, password managers, and multifactor authentication
Apply best practices for updates, antivirus, EDR, VPN, public Wi-Fi, and mobile devices
Identify common signs of compromised accounts or devices
Determine when an incident should be reported and escalated
Communicate the risks of cybersecurity in a language accessible to non-technical audiences
Reinforce concepts through scenarios, exercises, and an interactive final assessment

Who should attend

Business employees and non-technical users
Administrative and operational staff
Managers and team coordinators
Employees working remotely or in a hybrid mode
Email users, business applications and corporate devices users
People who handle company, customer, or other sensitive data
Any employee who wants to improve their digital security habits

Prerequisites

No previous experience in cybersecurity or advanced technical knowledge required
Designed for participants who use email, business applications, digital services or corporate devices in their current work

Upcoming dates

These sessions run online with LLPA partners. Times are shown in Polish time, and the language of delivery is listed for each date.

Date	Times (Polish time)	Language	Status	Price	Action
11 December 2026	08:00–16:00	English	Scheduled	1430 PLN	Request a quote

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