Cybersecurity Essentials : Protecting Against Online Threats and Scams

Course Objectives

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of potential cybersecurity risks, including internet frauds and scams. Participants will learn to identify various cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, viruses, and hacking through detailed analysis and real-world case studies.

Learners will gain practical skills to assess and protect personal and business information from these threats. The course covers best practices for managing cyber threats, including escalation and communication protocols to engage with authorities and relevant teams effectively. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to recognize, safeguard against, and respond to cybersecurity threats efficiently.

Course Duration

8 Hours

Mode of Training

Classroom

Certification

Successful trainees will receive a Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued by SSG

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

  • Identify potential cyber security risks and threats, including internet frauds and scams.

  • Assess cyber security threats on persona and business information.

  • Manage cyber security threats by applying best practices for necessary escalation to relevant team members.

Course Content

  • Topic 1: Identifying Cyber Fraud and Scams

    • Analysis of a recent phishing scam campaign

    • Identifying cyber fraud and scams – phishing, identity theft, viruses, hacking

    • Real-world case studies

  • Topic 2: Assessing and Protecting Cyber Frauds and Scams

    • Educating on scam and fraud recognition

    • Safeguarding against online and phone scams

    • Real-world case studies

  • Topic 3: Responding to Cyber Security Threats

    • Best practices to engage with authorities and relevant teams

    • Escalation and communication protocols

Entry Requirement

  • Able to operate using computer functions

  • Speak, listen and read English at a proficiency level not lower than the WPL Level 3

  • Attitude: a sense of responsibility to protect business information and personal information

  • Target Age group: 25 and above

  • Minimum 1 year of working experience

Eligible for Claim Period: 11 Sep 2024 – 10 Sep 2026

Please refer to the below link for the Refund Table for SkillsFuture Courses:

https://www.genetic.edu.sg/refund-for-skillsfuture-courses/

Participant need to pass the test to get subsidy

SSG Advice:

Student must achieve 75% course attendance, and also pass the assessment to be eligible for SSG Funding.

All Singaporean aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses.

PSEA Funding is available for student aged 18-30 years old (Please Call PSEA Hotline 62600777 to check your balance).

We are pleased to share the following information on the new PSEA Ad Hoc Withdrawal FormSG Application:

Using only own PSEA:

http://go.gov.sg/psea-withdrawal-tp

Using Sibling’s PSEA:

http://go.gov.sg/psea-withdrawal-tps

Cybersecurity Essentials : Protecting Against Online Threats and Scams

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