CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS
​FOR PERSONAL WELL-BEING

Course Duration: 3.5 hours

Overview
This course offers practical insights into the latest cyber threats and vulnerabilities. You will learn comprehensive strategies and actionable steps to protect your personal data and devices from cyber threats and become more cyber-resilient.

By the end of the course, you will be empowered with the skills and understanding to mitigate cybersecurity risks effectively.

Who Should Attend:
This course is suitable for
• ​System administrators Managers
• Information security officers
• Professionals who require a basic understanding of cybersecurity awareness
• Those who are interested in understanding cybersecurity risk and threats and know how to protect personal information from cybersecurity attacks

Course Details

Delivery Mode
29 Dec 2023 - 26 Jan 2024
120 minutes self-paced e-learning online (10 lessons)

27 Jan 2024, Saturday, 10.30am - 12.00pm.
90 minutes virtual training* online

Mode of Assessment
20 multiple choice questions

*Certificate will be awarded upon course completion and passing the assessment.

Medium of Instruction
English

Special Fee: $54.00 (inclusive GST)

Retail Price: $86.40 (inclusive GST)

 

About The Trainer

Lesley Tai
CTO & Co-founder, Akolabs Pte Ltd

Lesley Tai is an accomplished cybersecurity professional and visionary leader with a profound commitment to enhancing cybersecurity awareness and securing digital landscapes. With over 18 years of experience in the information technology and cybersecurity industry, Lesley has established himself as a prominent figure in the field.

Education and Certifications

​Lesley holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and has earned several prestigious industry certifications, including:
 
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
CompTIA Pentest+
AWS Certified Security

Professional Journey

​Throughout his career, Lesley Tai has held key positions in renowned organisations, including KnowBe4 and ThriveDX, where he demonstrated his exceptional expertise in cybersecurity. His extensive experience encompasses a diverse range of roles, offering him valuable insights into the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Entrepreneurial SpiriT

As the CTO and co-founder of Akolabs Pte Ltd, Lesley Tai combines his deep technical knowledge with an entrepreneurial spirit. Under his leadership, Akolabs is at the forefront of innovative cybersecurity eLearning solutions, providing organisations with cutting-edge tools and strategies to safeguard their most important assets - Humans..
 
Lesley Tai's passion for cybersecurity, his impressive list of certifications, and his dedication to cyber awareness training make him a prominent figure in the field. His insights and guidance are invaluable for individuals and organisations seeking to navigate the complex and ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

DOWNLOAD BROCHURE

Course Outline

Lesson 1 - self-paced e-Learning: Social Engineering attacks

​• What is social engineering
• Types of social engineering attacks
• What are the countermeasures?
• Quiz

​Lesson 2 - self-paced e-Learning: Malware

• What is Malware?
• Types of Malware
• How does Malware affect your system
• How to protect against Malware
• Quiz

​Lesson 3 - self-paced e-Learning: Ransomware

• What is Ransomware?
• Ransomware attack chain
• Type of Ransomware
• Preventing Ransomware
• Quiz

Lesson 4 - self-paced e-Learning: Identity Theft

• What is Identity theft?
• Common methods of Identity theft
• Monitor your accounts
• Identity theft remediation
• Quiz

Lesson 5 - self-paced e-Learning: Email Security

• Why does email security matter?
• Common email threats
• Email security best practices
• Quiz

Lesson 6 - self-paced e-Learning: Mobile SecuritY

​• Threats on mobile devices
• Dangers of public Wi-Fi networks
• Mobile security best practices
• Quiz

Lesson 7 - self-paced e-Learning: Password Security

​• Significance of password security
• Key concepts in password security
• Password security best practices
• Quiz

Lesson 8 - self-paced e-Learning: Safe Travel

• Common cyber threats during travel
• Prevention for your trip
• Tips for securing devices before travel
• Prevention for safe travel
• Quiz

Lesson 9 - self-paced e-Learning : QR Code PhishinG

• Motivations and methods behind criminal used QR Codes
• Risk associated with scanning QR Codes
• QR Code usage best practices
• Quiz

Lesson 10 - self-paced e-Learning: Safeguarding Children onlinE

​• Common cybersecurity threats to children
• Parents can do to protect their children online
• How to talk to your children about cybersecurity
• Where to report?
• Quiz

Lesson 11 - virtual trainING session - 90 mins

• The 10 self-paced lessons key takeaways
• Important concepts to always remember
• Future proof your personal cyber hygiene
• Final test (30 mins)
• 20 multiple choice questions (MCQ)
• Test conducted in English
• 70% pass score: Certification will be given
• Test review

Terms & Conditions apply. Metropolitan YMCA Singapore reserve the right to make changes or improvements to any of the products described in this document without prior notice.