Cybersecurity in the Workplace

AWR395 – 2.00 Hours

Schedule

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This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

US Flag The use of computers and networked systems in the workplace has opened businesses and organizations to a variety of risks. Every employee using a computer connected to the organization’s network is a potential point of entry for a cyber attack. For this reason, cybersecurity and protecting the organization’s data/information is every employee’s responsibility. This course will help students understand the different types of cyber attacks their company may face, the type of information that is at risk, how to recognize cyber attacks, and why it is important for everyone in the organization to participate in cybersecurity.

As part of a Department of Homeland Security/Federal
Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) cooperative agreement training program,
this course is available at no direct cost to state, county, and local
government agencies.

Prerequisites

  • There are no prerequisites for this course.

    Enrollment Requirements

    Participants must be U.S. citizens. A FEMA Student ID is required to register for and participate in any training provided by FEMA agencies. All FEMA training providers, registration systems, and enrollment procedures are required to use this FEMA SID, which can be obtained at the following website: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid; or with TEEX assistance upon arrival for class.

Course Completion Requirements

Participants are required to complete all course content and score a 70% or better on the Post-Test in order to receive a course certificate of completion.

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Explain their role in cybersecurity.
  • Explain various cyber attacks that may impact their them and their organizations.
  • Implement cybersecurity practices to protect themselves and their organization.

Suggested Audience

This course is intended for any employee that uses a computer or networked device in the workplace.

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Contact Information

Business & Cyber Solutions
Phone: (979) 431-4837
Email: [email protected]