Cyber Security for Users 101 - Security Awareness

About Cyber Security for Users 101 - Security Awareness

Why Security Awareness?

Over 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent globally every day, with 1 in 412 emails being a phishing attempt. Since AI tools became widely available in 2022, phishing attacks have skyrocketed by over 4,000%. The average cost of a successful phishing breach now reaches $4.9 million, and small businesses face 350% more attacks than large enterprises. And because it's getting more dangerous to function online... Security awareness is

CRITICAL

. Most importantly, we (the security experts) need

YOU

to help keep things secure. That's right. In 2025, security is

more

than an IT or Security department function. You may have heard professionals claim everyone is getting compromised over simple attacks that have been around for decades. It starts off as something that's easy to prevent then grows into a threat that can end entire businesses. "It's easy to protect yourself," some may claim. "All you need to do is be careful what you download, who you talk to, and what you allow to happen." They claim that people just don't care. But if it's so easy then why do we continue to get hammered with news of more breaches? Unfortunately, even the best security awareness programs out there are missing two key parts.

WHY

you should care, and

HOW

these attacks work.

Making Security Awareness Better

This security awareness training course will not only give you the "what" to look out for, but also the "why" and "how". After taking this course you'll be armed with knowledge on how to better protect yourself and your organization from threats. Surprisingly, the biggest change will probably not be to start doing, but rather to stop doing. You'll be

shocked

at how risky some of your behavior was after you finish this course. And the best part is I sincerely want you to succeed so there's

no victim-blaming

here. Just you and I working together to help make

everybody

safer.

What You'll Master in This Foundation Course

Recognize the most common cyber threats targeting users today

Understand why these attacks work and how to spot the red flags

Implement essential security habits for devices, passwords, and online activities

Know exactly what to do if you suspect you've been targeted

Build the foundation for advanced cybersecurity skills

Recent Reviews From Our Incredible Students

"David did a great job explaining how I could spot phishing emails." - Boden M. "I didn't realize how much I didn't know..." - Safiya C. "Love the course. It was easy to understand how ransomware works." - John S.

Your Complete Learning Path

This foundational course is the first in our comprehensive 9-course cybersecurity series:

Course 103:

Advanced Email & Phishing Recognition

Course 107:

Password Security & Authentication

Course 105:

Social Engineering Defense

Course 109:

Mobile Device & Travel Security

And 5 more specialized courses Perfect for individuals building personal security skills or organizations implementing comprehensive security awareness programs.

Ready to Build Your Cyber Defense Skills?

Join thousands of students who've strengthened their security awareness and are protecting themselves and their organizations every day. Whether you're taking this for personal knowledge or as part of your company's security training initiative, you'll gain practical skills that make an immediate difference.

Enroll now

and start building the security awareness that protects both you and your organization. I can't wait to see you on the inside and help you become more security-aware.

Thanks!

Talk soon, David