Equinet Academy
Be 2 Steps Ahead of Cybersecurity Risks
Course Description
What is This Course About?
Cybersecurity threats are an everyday concern for individuals and organisations alike. This course introduces learners to the reality of cyber and data breach incidents through the lens of real-world cases in Singapore. Learners will explore how common scams occur, how data is stolen or misused, and what actions individuals can take to minimise exposure to cyber risks.
Across both professional and personal settings, users are increasingly exposed to risks such as phishing, impersonation attempts, and unauthorised access to sensitive information. These threats often appear in the form of routine communication and everyday online activity, making them difficult to detect without foundational awareness.
Through hands-on examples and relatable local incidents, learners will build the awareness and confidence needed to adopt safer digital habits in the workplace, manage personal cybersecurity more effectively, and contribute to a security-conscious environment both within teams and as independent digital users.
Target Audience
Made for the BOLD!
This course is suitable for employees across departments who are involved in supporting IT systems, handling user data, or participating in digital operations. No technical background is required.
Prerequisites
What You’ll Need to Get Started
Participants should be able to use basic workplace digital tools (e.g. email, cloud storage, spreadsheets) and have some familiarity with digital communications.
Course Highlights
What You’ll Learn
In this Cybersecurity Awareness course, you will:
- Understand types of digital threats and breach scenarios
- Learn how to spot red flags and gather evidence
- Practise categorising and reporting security incidents
- Gain confidence in incident response documentation
- Work through a full incident simulation and log
Certification Track
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A Certification of Completion by Equinet Academy will be awarded to candidates who have demonstrated competency in the Cybersecurity Awareness course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.
Course Outline
Inside the course
This Cybersecurity Awareness course covers common cyber threats, phishing and data breach scenarios, incident detection, evidence gathering, and reporting procedures. Learn to identify red flags, document incidents, and adopt safer digital habits through real-world case studies and hands-on simulations.
Understanding Cyber and Data Breach Threats
- What are cybersecurity incidents and who they affect
- Common types: phishing, ransomware, impersonation
- Real-world case studies and breach scenarios
- Personal Data Protection Act context
Categorising and Investigating Cyber Incidents
- Categorisation templates and red flags
- Detection tools and warning signs
- Gathering digital evidence (logs, screenshots)
- Case walkthroughs and practice
Evaluating Severity and Documenting Incidents
- Severity levels: minor, major, critical
- Troubleshooting steps and what to document
- Maintaining incident logs and records
Responding to and Reporting Incidents
- Reporting protocols and escalation structure
- Drafting reports and alert emails
- Contributing to mitigation and prevention
Course Fee
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Gain practical skills and resources you can apply immediately at work.
Course Fee
S$199.00
Course Schedule
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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This course is designed for employees across all departments who handle digital communications, user data, or IT-related tasks and want to enhance their ability to recognise and respond to cybersecurity threats. No prior technical experience is required.
Yes, the course is beginner-friendly and focuses on building foundational cybersecurity awareness and response skills through real-world examples and hands-on exercises.
Participants will receive templates, categorisation checklists, and incident reporting guides. Access to simulated phishing and breach scenarios will also be included for practical exercises.
Absolutely. The course is designed to equip learners with practical skills to identify, document, and escalate cybersecurity threats, which are valuable across all business functions.
The workshop is highly interactive, with incident simulations, group discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities to ensure learners gain confidence in real-world application.
No, participants only need basic digital literacy, such as using email, spreadsheets, or cloud storage tools.
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