Information Security: Phishing
20 min! Run Time
Employees
and
Supervisors
of Completion
What you'll learn
Skills covered in this course
Description
Phishing is a common tactic criminals use to steal sensitive information or plant malware, often in messages that appear to come from trusted sources.
What this course covers:
- How phishing works
- The tactics used to deceive recipients
- Red flags to watch for in suspicious messages
- How to verify and respond to a phishing email
Whatever your role, this course helps you stay alert and protect both your personal and organizational data.
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
Author
Information Security: Phishing
Frequently Asked Questions
The course frames phishing as a tactic criminals use to steal sensitive information or plant malware, often through messages that appear to come from trusted sources rather than from obvious strangers.
Yes, it covers how phishing works and the tactics used to deceive recipients, going beyond just telling you to be careful and actually explaining the mechanics behind the deception itself.
It teaches red flags to watch for in suspicious messages, giving learners specific signals to notice rather than only a vague, general warning to simply stay cautious online.
The course covers how to verify and respond to a phishing email once you've spotted one, closing the loop from initial recognition all the way through to appropriate follow-up action.
Whatever your role, the course is meant to help you stay alert and protect both your personal data and your organization's data from phishing attempts of any kind or origin.
Phishing is a common tactic used by cybercriminals to steal sensitive information or infect devices with malware. These emails can target anyone in your organisation and often appear to come from trusted sources.
In this course, you will learn how phishing works, what tactics are used to deceive recipients, and what red flags to watch for in suspicious messages.
You’ll also find out what to do if you receive a phishing email, how to verify suspicious communications, and the practical steps you can take to avoid falling victim to an attack.
Whether you work in finance, operations, customer service or any other role, this course will help you stay alert and protect both your personal and organisational data.