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Course Description

The Cybersecurity Essentials course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to recognise, prevent, and respond to the most common cyber threats faced in both personal and workplace settings. Covering phishing, ransomware, malware, and identity theft, participants will also explore how social engineering tactics exploit human behaviour, and examine real-world case studies to understand the financial, operational, and reputational impact of cyber incidents.

Learners will develop practical digital hygiene practices, including creating strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, hardening devices with updates and patches, and adopting safe browsing and email security habits. The course further explores wireless, mobile, and IoT security, with applied guidance on securing Wi-Fi networks, preventing Bluetooth exploits, managing risks from apps and smart devices, and detecting rogue wireless access points.

The programme concludes with a structured approach to incident response and reporting, enabling participants to identify early signs of compromise, contain and recover from attacks, and coordinate escalation with relevant stakeholders. By the end of the course, learners will be able to strengthen both their personal and organisational security posture, building confidence in managing cyber risks and protecting sensitive data.

Target Audience

Employees, managers, business owners, IT support staff, and professionals in both technical and non-technical roles who need to understand cybersecurity fundamentals in order to recognise, prevent, and respond to common cyber threats, implement safe digital practices, and support their organisation’s data protection and incident response efforts.

Course Highlights

In this Cybersecurity Essentials course, you will:

  • Recognise, prevent, and respond to common cyber threats such as phishing, ransomware, malware, and identity theft.

  • Learn how social engineering tactics exploit human behaviour through real-world case studies.

  • Develop practical digital hygiene practices such as creating strong passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication.

  • Explore wireless, mobile, and IoT security, including securing Wi-Fi networks and managing risks from apps and smart devices.

  • Gain hands-on experience in identifying, containing, and recovering from cyber incidents.

  • Suitable for employees, managers, business owners, and professionals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds.

  • Build confidence in strengthening personal and organisational cybersecurity posture.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify and explain common cyber threats, social engineering tactics, and their potential impact on both individuals and organisations.

  • Apply essential digital hygiene practices, including authentication, device hardening, and safe browsing behaviours, to strengthen personal and workplace security.

  • Implement secure practices for wireless networks, mobile devices, and IoT systems to mitigate risks associated with modern connectivity.

  • Recognise the signs of security incidents and follow structured steps to report, contain, and support recovery while safeguarding sensitive data.

Certification

A Certification of Completion by Equinet Academy will be awarded to candidates who have demonstrated competency in the Cybersecurity Essentials course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.

Course Outline

  • Common cyber threats: ransomware, phishing, malware, insider misuse

  • Social engineering tactics: pretexting, tailgating, online scams

  • Risks from identity theft and account takeover

  • Impact of breaches on operations, finances, and personal data

  • Case studies of real-world breaches across industries

  • Business continuity risks and reputational damage

  • Recognising fraudulent websites and unsafe downloads

  • Trends in cybercrime: phishing-as-a-service, ransomware kits

  • Identifying early warning signs of phishing and scam attempts

  • Creating strong passwords and using password managers

  • Setting up and enforcing multi-factor authentication (MFA)

  • Regular updates, patches, and device hardening practices

  • Safe browsing habits and protecting against malicious sites

  • Email security: spotting business email compromise (BEC) and phishing attempts

  • Protecting sensitive data through encryption basics

  • Secure use of removable media and USB devices

  • Practical steps to safeguard accounts across multiple platforms

  • Setting up and testing multi-factor authentication on accounts

  • Securing Wi-Fi networks: routers, guest networks, segmentation

  • Bluetooth threats and prevention: bluesnarfing, bluebugging

  • Risks of public Wi-Fi and how to use VPNs securely

  • Mobile device risks: app permissions, fake apps, mobile malware

  • Internet of Things (IoT) risks: smart home and office devices

  • Best practices for Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) environments

  • Detecting rogue wireless access points and hotspots

  • Managing wireless security settings across multiple devices

  • Identifying and disabling rogue Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connections

  • Incident response phases: preparation, identification, containment, recovery, lessons learned

  • How to gather and preserve evidence of an incident

  • Reporting workflows: escalation within an organisation or to service providers

  • Coordinating with vendors, authorities, and regulators when necessary

  • Maintaining simple incident logs and activity records

  • Protecting sensitive customer or personal data during response

  • Common pitfalls to avoid when responding to an incident

  • Drafting a simple incident response checklist for teams or individuals

  • Simulated ransomware containment and recovery steps

Trainer

Roy Ngo
  • IT Compliance & Audit Leadership
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • PCI DSS Qualified Security Assessor (QSA)

Course Fees

Course Fee:
S$500.00 (inclusive of 9% GST)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No prior technical or IT background is required. This course is designed for both technical and non-technical professionals who want to strengthen their cybersecurity knowledge and apply practical protection measures at work and in daily life.

Yes. This course is designed for beginners with basic digital literacy. It introduces cybersecurity concepts in simple, practical terms and provides hands-on guidance to help learners build confidence in protecting their personal and workplace digital environments.

This course is ideal for employees, managers, business owners, freelancers, and professionals in roles such as HR, finance, marketing, or operations who handle digital data or online systems. It’s also suitable for anyone who wants to strengthen personal and workplace cybersecurity habits.

Yes, you may contact your trainer after the course. There are other post-training support channels such as the Equinet Academy Insider Community where you may network with like-minded individuals and industry experts and live Ask Me Anything sessions where you may seek advice from a subject matter expert.

Still have unanswered questions? Check out the FAQs page or submit an enquiry.

Cybersecurity Essentials Course

Stay One Step Ahead of Online Threats with Practical Cybersecurity Skills

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