Cyber Security fundamentals

Interested in learning Cyber Security at UQ? Discover endless learning possibilities of a Cyber Professional Development course at the Cyber Security fundamentals course!

The modern cyber world can be dangerous. For many people, business communications and processes are performed via digital mediums (internet, email, applications), which means staff and their employers are exposed to associated threats. The Cyber Security Fundamentals course was created to arm people with fundamental, practical knowledge, enabling them to be safer online and to be ‘cyber savvy’. This instructor-lead 3-hour course is delivered in an engaging and informative manner using a variety of learning tools including an online quiz, videos, and small and large group discussions.

Who is this for

• Teachers and teaching assistants
• Managerial staff
• IT helpdesk and support staff
• Professional/administrative staff
• Librarians
• Associated professionals who have financial responsibilities such as canteen managers

Agenda

9:00 am: Welcome

We will meet at the University of Queensland in Collaborative Room (20-273) at the Global Change Institute.

10:30 am: Morning Tea

Enjoy morning tea in the atrium of the Global Change Institute.

Learning Objectives

• Fundamental cyber security knowledge, i.e. obtain ‘cyber savviness’ you can apply in professional and personal settings to be safer online.
• Common cyber security threats and the countermeasures (controls) you can apply to address these threats.
• Common examples of behavioural science you can apply to gain a greater understanding of your own and others’ decision-making behaviours.
• Tips to make you more confident in your ability to manage cyber security risks and to share your knowledge with colleagues and families.
• How to access free resources to maintain your awareness of cyber security threats and countermeasures.

Outcomes

Each participant receives

• Copy of the slides
• Checklist of actions
• Certificate of attendance

Registrations coming soon