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Beginner · English

Cybersecurity and Data Protection Basics

You leave with a personal protection plan and a checklist that help you handle accounts, files and messages safely.

Supervised by ⁨Eng. Khalid Al-Ghamdi⁩Presented by Maha, Ali and Khlood, ZERAX’s virtual trainers

210300

per learner

You save 90 SAR (30%)

  • The early-registration price is for whoever registers now. Nothing to pay today; we write the day the training opens.

About the training

The training offers practical basics of digital security suited to students of all disciplines. You practise spotting fraud attempts, securing accounts, sharing less data and acting when you suspect an incident.

What you will learn

After this training, you will be able to:

  1. 1

    Recognise signs of phishing in training messages and links.

  2. 2

    Choose suitable ways to secure and recover accounts.

  3. 3

    Classify information and review its sharing permissions.

  4. 4

    Set out safe first steps for handling a suspected incident.

The programme

Five units of two hours each. Suggested pace: five meetings or learning sessions of two hours each, over one to two weeks, as the learner's schedule allows.

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Suggested pace
10 training hours including activities and assessment
  1. 1

    Digital risks

    • The concepts of confidentiality, integrity and availability30 minutes
    • Threats, vulnerabilities and safe behaviour30 minutes
    • Application and comprehension check: analysing everyday digital situations1 hour

    2 hours

  2. 2

    Protecting accounts

    • Passwords and password managers30 minutes
    • Multi-factor authentication and account recovery30 minutes
    • Application and comprehension check: preparing a checklist for securing accounts1 hour

    2 hours

  3. 3

    Phishing and social engineering

    • Signs of suspicious messages and links30 minutes
    • Verifying through an independent channel and reporting30 minutes
    • Application and comprehension check: telling legitimate messages from fraudulent ones1 hour

    2 hours

  4. 4

    Protecting data and devices

    • Permissions, updates and backups30 minutes
    • Safe sharing and privacy in digital tools30 minutes
    • Application and comprehension check: reviewing a scenario of sharing a sensitive file1 hour

    2 hours

  5. 5

    The applied project

    • First response to a suspected incident30 minutes
    • Prioritising protection measures30 minutes
    • Application and comprehension check: submitting a protection plan and a response scenario1 hour

    2 hours

What sets this training apart

  • (01)ZERAX Academy

    10 hours

    Of training, activities and assessment

    Suggested self-paced content on ZERAX, with virtual trainer support and feedback on activities

  • (02)ZERAX Academy

    5 units

    Each unit lasts two hours

    Short activities tied to situations at university and at the start of work

  • (03)ZERAX Academy

    Project

    Project submitted against a checklist

    A defined project that can be added to the learner's portfolio after review

The project and what you leave with

A protection plan for a student's accounts and devices, with an analysis of simulated messages and first response steps.

Suggested completion method: finishing the lessons and activities and submitting the project against a checklist covering the accuracy, completeness and clarity of its presentation. ZERAX approves the assessment policy and the issuing of the completion certificate before launch.

Who this training is for

Internet skills only. All activities use simulated examples, without testing other people's systems or accounts.

  • Students of all disciplines who use digital accounts and tools.
  • Those heading into training and work who want to raise their security awareness.

Who it is not for

  • Anyone wanting specialist training in hacking or malware analysis.

Before you start

Does the training include hacking exercises?

No, it focuses on prevention, awareness and safe handling, using simulated training cases.

How much time do I need?

The training totals ten hours, including the lessons, the application work and the project; they can be spread over five sessions of two hours each.

Can it be offered to a university group?

A proposed offer can be prepared for the group; delivery, support and cost arrangements are agreed with ZERAX.

Register now and start at the early-registration price when the training opens

Register now and hold the early-registration price. Nothing to pay today; we write the day the training opens.

210 300
You save 90 SAR (30%)

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