Cybersecurity Awareness for Employees at Educational Institutions: Security Awareness Essentials

While technology weaknesses always represent a security threat, one of the biggest threats to an organization’s security today is human error. Employees who are unaware of the risks associated with their internet and technology usage, their role in securing their work environment can create security vulnerabilities for themselves and their organization. By the end of this course, employees at educational institutions will be able to describe the ways they can help protect against cyberattacks, define an Acceptable Use Policy and what it contains, explain best practices for protecting the security of smart devices and compare and contrast the pros and cons of “Bringing Your Own Device.” ​ ​