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Online CPD Course

Cyber Essentials Awareness

Gain an understanding of the Cyber Essentials principles and the basic technical controls that help organisations reduce common cyber threats.

1 course 4 CPD hours 365 days access Verifiable certificate
Course Price
£19.99
Curriculum

Course Details

CPD212-CS-011

Cyber Essentials Awareness

240 minutes 4 CPD hours Introductory English 80% pass mark
Course Description
This professional online CPD course introduces learners to Cyber Essentials awareness. It covers firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection, security updates and organisational cyber responsibilities. Learners will understand how these core controls help reduce exposure to common internet-based attacks and strengthen organisational cyber resilience.
Learning Outcomes
  • Explain the purpose of the Cyber Essentials scheme.
  • Recognise the core technical control areas covered by Cyber Essentials.
  • Understand the importance of secure configuration and software updates.
  • Apply appropriate user access and authentication practices.
  • Recognise the role of malware protection and firewalls.
  • Support organisational compliance with basic cyber security controls.
  • Successfully complete the end-of-course knowledge assessment.
Study online Access course materials through your secure learner account and continue from your recorded progress.
Complete the assessment Your final score and completion result are retained within your learning record.
Record your achievement Successful completion is added to your CPD transcript with access to a verifiable certificate.