Social Engineering: How to Safeguard Your Business Email
Course features
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Category: Security Awareness
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Course Length: 7 minutes
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Series: Social Engineering
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Video Length: 5.25 minutes
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Author: The URL dr
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Resources: Avoiding BEC Scams Checklist
Course overview
This micro course, outlines the five types of business email compromise and teaches you how to detect the warning signs of this type of scam. You’ll find out how to detect the warning signs of this scam—and prevent attacks.
course learning objectives
- Define what is business email compromise
- Identify 5 types of business email compromise
- Identify how to spot fraudulent emails
- Examine why BEC attacks work
Certification included
Downloadable certificate upon completion.
Business email compromise (BEC)
Business email compromise (BEC) is a type of sophisticated phishing scam that targets businesses and individuals. The scammer impersonates a high-level executive or employee within the organization in order to gain access to sensitive information, such as financial data. "Safeguard Your Business Email" teaches you how to protect your email and your personal information.
What's included in this online course?
Video
Professional video is included with every course, discussing main topics and recapping key learning points.
Knowledge Checks
Check your retention of material and concepts with fun knowledge checks in the form of quizzes and games.
Engaging Material
Interactive elements, scenarios, and knowledge checks make learning entertaining and boost comprehension.
Business Soft Skills
Critical knowledge to increase your value to your employer. Study at your own pace, at home or on the go.
Additional Resources
A list of additional resources is included with each course, directing students to extra material for further study.
Summary / Checklist
Each course comes with a summary of the key areas taught, in addition to a checklist for immediate implementation of ideas.
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Skills you'll learn in this course
Cybersecurity
Mobile Devices
Information Security
Kim Merritt
Kim Merritt, The URL dr, has been teaching and training the business community for over thirty years. Her company's line of business soft skill micro courses are a quick and effective way to master a new competency in fifteen minutes or less.