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Information Security Awareness

Build everyday security habits, recognise suspicious requests and protect information, accounts and devices.

75 minutes10 modulesPass 80%Online & self-paced
Employees taking part in practical information security training

Who is this course for?

Employees, contractors, temporary staff and volunteers using organisational information, systems or premises.

What you will learn

  • Protect confidentiality, integrity and availability in daily work
  • Verify sensitive requests independently across email, chat, phone and AI-generated impersonation
  • Use approved accounts, devices, collaboration tools and AI permissions
  • Report suspected incidents and mistakes immediately and preserve evidence
  • Keep access aligned with joining, role changes and leaving

Explore the syllabus

01Your security responsibilities4 min

Protect confidentiality, integrity and availability, and recognise the limits of your authority.

02Recognising and handling sensitive information6 min

Choose appropriate storage, sharing, retention and disposal for business information.

03Phishing and social engineering9 min

Verify sensitive requests independently across email, chat, telephone and other channels.

04Protecting accounts and access6 min

Use approved credentials, MFA and recovery methods and respond safely to unexpected prompts.

05Secure email and collaboration6 min

Share information with the correct people using the minimum necessary access.

06Devices, remote working and travel6 min

Protect managed devices and information wherever you work.

07Safe use of software, cloud services and AI7 min

Recognise when software, AI uploads or connected assistants need approval.

08Physical security and everyday behaviour4 min

Protect premises, paper records and conversations without putting yourself at risk.

09Recognising and reporting incidents7 min

Report suspected incidents immediately, help containment and preserve useful evidence.

10Joining, changing roles and leaving5 min

Keep access aligned to authorised work throughout employment and assignments.

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