*This Law Society Skillnet discount is applicable to all practicing solicitors working in the private sector. The standard fee for this course is €230.

Aims and Objectives 
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to cybersecurity essentials and familiarise you with the most common types of cybercrime that Irish law firms are being subjected to. 

This is an interactive eLearning course that includes real life case studies and scenarios. 

Learning objectives
By the end of this course learners will 

• Understand online security fundamentals and the basics of cybercrime and security 
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of phishing, ransomware, malware and social engineering 
  
• Understand and summarise the cyber threats relating to wireless networks, web security, file sharing, passwords and portable devices 
• Explain how multifactor authentications works and protects your data online
  

“Cybercriminals prefer the path of least resistance, so the harder you make it for them to get in, the more likely they are to go somewhere else”

Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
• What is cybersecurity?
• Cybercrime pays
• Cybercrime and GDPR
• Cyber alert: protect your firm or pay the price

Module 2: Phishing
• What is phishing?
• Types and tactics of Phishing 
• Case studies
• Spear Phishing strategy and targets

Module 3: Business email compromise 
• What is business email compromise?
• 5 types of BEC scams 

Module 4: Social engineering
• What is social engineering?
• Hackers reconnaissance and deceptive email
• How social engineering works
• Stages of attack

Module 5: Ransomware
• What is ransomware?
• How ransomware works
• Ransomware pays 
• Should you pay the ransom

Module 6: Malware
• What is malware?
• How to identify, prevent and remove malware

Module 7: Passwords
• Creating and managing strong passwords
• why is password security so important

Module 8: Multifactor authentification
• A guide to multifactor authentification 
• Why should I activate two factor authentication 

Module 9: Portable devices and removable media
• What are portable devices and removable media
• What are the risks? 
• Smart security tips for portable devices and removable media

Module 10: Safe internet browsing 
• Best practice for secure internet browsing 
• bad browsing habits

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• This course is available from date of registration to 31 December 2024. You should download any course materials you require before this date as you cannot access the course after 31 December 2024.
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