About this course
Phishing continues to be one of the most common and dangerous cyber threats organizations face today. This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to recognize, avoid, and report phishing attempts across various channels—including email, websites, and mobile devices. The course covers the fundamentals of phishing, introduces various types of phishing attacks, highlights the consequences of falling victim, and walks you through real-world prevention techniques. Special focus is given to email phishing, web-based scams, and voice/SMS-based phishing (vishing and smishing), all backed by relatable examples and scenario-based learning. By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. Identify and understand phishing attacks and how they occur 2. Explain what email phishing is and how to spot it 3. Recognize different types of phishing 4. Apply preventive measures to protect against different types of phishing 5. Understand the consequences of falling victim to phishing 6. Demonstrate awareness of real-world phishing tactics and safe practices You must complete the final assessment to earn your participation certificate & badge.