Cybersecurity and Fraud Course

Cybersecurity and Fraud Course – Online Course

Course overview
The Cybersecurity and Fraud Course provides introductory Level 1 training to help learners recognise common cyber threats, understand fraudulent activities and adopt safer digital practices. It covers cybercrime, social engineering, password protection, malicious websites, malware, payment diversion fraud and reporting suspected incidents. The course is suitable for workplace staff who use digital systems or handle confidential, personal or financial information.

Please note: This course provides introductory cybersecurity and fraud awareness. It does not replace role-specific IT security training, specialist instruction or additional training required by an employer.

What the course covers
• Introduction to cybersecurity and fraud
• Types of cybercrime and cyber threats
• Social engineering and methods used to manipulate employees
• Protecting passwords and online accounts
• Recognising malicious websites and malware
• Understanding and preventing payment diversion fraud
• Applying cybersecurity practices in the workplace
• Reporting suspected fraud, cybercrime and security incidents

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for employees at all levels, including healthcare and social care staff, administrators, receptionists, managers, HR and finance teams, business owners, compliance professionals and IT personnel. It is particularly relevant to those who use email, online accounts, digital records or payment systems, and those who handle sensitive information. It can support staff induction, refresher training and general cybersecurity awareness.

Practical benefits
• Recognise common cyber threats and warning signs
• Identify social engineering attempts and suspicious requests
• Follow safer password and online account practices
• Reduce avoidable risks when using websites and digital systems
• Understand how to protect personal and organisational information
• Recognise when suspected fraud or cybercrime should be reported
• Support workplace information-security and data-protection practices

What learners will be able to do
• Describe common types of cybercrime and workplace cyber threats
• Recognise social engineering, malicious websites, malware and payment diversion fraud
• Apply safer practices when managing passwords and online accounts
• Identify suspicious activity and potential security incidents
• Handle personal and sensitive information appropriately
• Follow organisational procedures for reporting suspected fraud or cybercrime
• Contribute to safer everyday use of workplace digital systems

Is this training a legal requirement?
The Cybersecurity and Fraud Course itself is not a specific legal requirement for every UK employee. However, organisations have responsibilities under the UK GDPR to implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. Cybersecurity awareness training may form part of an organisation’s wider information-security and risk-management arrangements. Employers should determine training needs according to their activities, systems, risks and internal policies.

Assessment and certificate
The course is delivered online and takes approximately 1 hour to complete. Learners complete an online multiple-choice assessment. A CPD-accredited digital certificate is available instantly following successful completion.