Employees, managers and directors should all have a good understanding of the threat posed by
cyber-attacks and the importance of guarding against data breaches.
This short course will explain why cyber attacks and data breaches happen and provide practical
advice on how to set up effective defences.
The course will identify potential ‘cyber threat actors’ who initiate cybercrime, along with looking at
the main motivations behind cyber-attacks on individuals and organisations and why they target
certain businesses.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to :
• Understand what Cyber Attacks are and why data breaches happen.
• Identify those who commit cyber threats, their motivations and understand why you
or your organisation could be a potential target.