Each year, thousands of organizations are victims of phishing, malware, hacking, and other types of cyberattacks. Expectedly, this results in huge losses but what is instructive is that the key risk factor is human error.
According to Cybint, 95% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error.
In a cybersecurity survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute, which involved 1,045 small and medium-sized businesses, one of the key findings was that 60% of survey respondents that had a data breach said the cause was a negligent employee or independent contractor.
And in another one by Intel, which involved 19000 people in 144 countries, it was found that 97% of the people could not identify all the phishing emails in a sample of 10 emails.
The fact is that the most common reason for a breach is human error. However, the most common reason for human error is untrained employees.
Thus, the need for training of non-IT staff is critically important. This easily digestible course, designed for non-IT employees, will ensure that staff gain an appreciation of company-wide measures to protect against cyberattacks and their own role in the success of these defense measures.
Most important, it will help staff recognize phishing attacks, and when a cyberattack has been successful, understand what steps to take to mitigate the effect. The importance of practicing safe social media behavior to prevent cyber criminals from mining sensitive personal and company data will also be covered. In the capstone activity, each participant will create a personal cybersecurity plan.
Fighting against cybercrime is a constant and expensive endeavor. Without a trained and vigilant staff the effort will not be successful. That training needs to start now and its benefits will be seen through the reduction of successful cyberattacks.
Like all our courses, this course doesn't bore participants with boatloads of information and hope they remember it. Rather, it's interactive and requires employee participation and thought.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
Course Outline
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: The State of Cybercrime
Session Three: Types of Cyberattacks
Session Four: Role of Human Error
Session Five: What Can a Company Do?
Session Six: Best Practices for Remote or Travelling Employees
Session Seven: Scenarios
Session Eight: Cyberattacks on Individuals
Session Nine: Recognizing Phishing Attacks
Session Ten: What Can a Person Do?
Session Eleven: Creating a Personal Cybersecurity Plan
Personal Action Plan
The LearnSmart Advantage
Flexible, Participant-Paced Learning
All LearnSmart courses are delivered online through our interactive learning platform, allowing participants to learn wherever and whenever it is convenient.
Using the unique login details we provide, participants simply access the course through their web browser on a computer, smartphone, or tablet – no special software installation required.
Because every participant learns differently, each person controls their own pace. They can pause, reflect, revisit previous lessons, and continue exactly where they stopped. Progress is automatically saved, making learning convenient even for busy professionals.
Most participants complete their training within one week, although they have 30 days of access (extendable where necessary).
Designed for Better Learning
LearnSmart courses are carefully designed to maximize understanding, participation, and long-term retention – not simply content consumption.
Throughout each course, participants actively engage with practical questions, exercises, knowledge checks, and interactive learning activities that reinforce understanding as they progress.
Unlike traditional classroom sessions where learning must keep pace with the facilitator, LearnSmart allows every participant to spend more time on concepts they find challenging while moving quickly through familiar areas. This flexibility leads to deeper understanding, stronger retention, and greater confidence in applying new knowledge on the job.
For the best learning experience, we recommend completing the course in shorter learning sessions spread over several days rather than trying to finish everything in one sitting.
Learning Management & Participant Support
Learning does not end after enrollment.
Our team stays in touch with participants throughout their learning journey, providing reminders, encouragement, and support until they complete their course. This proactive approach contributes to our consistently high course completion rates.
Organizational Progress Reports
For organizations enrolling employees, we provide periodic training reports until all participants complete their courses.
Each report includes:
This enables managers and HR teams to monitor participation and completion without additional administrative effort.
Certificate of Training
Participants who successfully complete the course receive a LearnSmart Certificate of Training.
Included with Every Course
Every enrollment includes:
How to Get Started
Choose the enrollment option that best suits your needs.
Option 1 – For Organizations
This option is ideal for organizations enrolling one or more employees.
Email the following information to staffelearning@learnsmartglobal.com:
Once we receive these details, we will:
Throughout the training period, your organization will receive periodic progress reports showing each participant's learning progress, assessment score, total learning time, and latest course activity.
Option 2 – Individual Enrollment
Simply click "Enroll For This Course" and complete our secure online checkout using your Visa, Master, or Amex card.
Once your payment is successful, we are automatically notified, after which we will:
We look forward to welcoming you to LearnSmart and supporting you throughout your learning journey.
Each year, thousands of organizations are victims of phishing, malware, hacking, and other types of cyberattacks. Expectedly, this results in huge losses but what is instructive is that the key risk factor is human error.
According to Cybint, 95% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by human error.
In a cybersecurity survey conducted by the Ponemon Institute, which involved 1,045 small and medium-sized businesses, one of the key findings was that 60% of survey respondents that had a data breach said the cause was a negligent employee or independent contractor.
And in another one by Intel, which involved 19000 people in 144 countries, it was found that 97% of the people could not identify all the phishing emails in a sample of 10 emails.
The fact is that the most common reason for a breach is human error. However, the most common reason for human error is untrained employees.
Thus, the need for training of non-IT staff is critically important. This easily digestible course, designed for non-IT employees, will ensure that staff gain an appreciation of company-wide measures to protect against cyberattacks and their own role in the success of these defense measures.
Most important, it will help staff recognize phishing attacks, and when a cyberattack has been successful, understand what steps to take to mitigate the effect. The importance of practicing safe social media behavior to prevent cyber criminals from mining sensitive personal and company data will also be covered. In the capstone activity, each participant will create a personal cybersecurity plan.
Fighting against cybercrime is a constant and expensive endeavor. Without a trained and vigilant staff the effort will not be successful. That training needs to start now and its benefits will be seen through the reduction of successful cyberattacks.
Like all our courses, this course doesn't bore participants with boatloads of information and hope they remember it. Rather, it's interactive and requires employee participation and thought.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
Course Outline
Session One: Course Overview
Session Two: The State of Cybercrime
Session Three: Types of Cyberattacks
Session Four: Role of Human Error
Session Five: What Can a Company Do?
Session Six: Best Practices for Remote or Travelling Employees
Session Seven: Scenarios
Session Eight: Cyberattacks on Individuals
Session Nine: Recognizing Phishing Attacks
Session Ten: What Can a Person Do?
Session Eleven: Creating a Personal Cybersecurity Plan
Personal Action Plan
The LearnSmart Advantage
Flexible, Participant-Paced Learning
All LearnSmart courses are delivered online through our interactive learning platform, allowing participants to learn wherever and whenever it is convenient.
Using the unique login details we provide, participants simply access the course through their web browser on a computer, smartphone, or tablet – no special software installation required.
Because every participant learns differently, each person controls their own pace. They can pause, reflect, revisit previous lessons, and continue exactly where they stopped. Progress is automatically saved, making learning convenient even for busy professionals.
Most participants complete their training within one week, although they have 30 days of access (extendable where necessary).
Designed for Better Learning
LearnSmart courses are carefully designed to maximize understanding, participation, and long-term retention – not simply content consumption.
Throughout each course, participants actively engage with practical questions, exercises, knowledge checks, and interactive learning activities that reinforce understanding as they progress.
Unlike traditional classroom sessions where learning must keep pace with the facilitator, LearnSmart allows every participant to spend more time on concepts they find challenging while moving quickly through familiar areas. This flexibility leads to deeper understanding, stronger retention, and greater confidence in applying new knowledge on the job.
For the best learning experience, we recommend completing the course in shorter learning sessions spread over several days rather than trying to finish everything in one sitting.
Learning Management & Participant Support
Learning does not end after enrollment.
Our team stays in touch with participants throughout their learning journey, providing reminders, encouragement, and support until they complete their course. This proactive approach contributes to our consistently high course completion rates.
Organizational Progress Reports
For organizations enrolling employees, we provide periodic training reports until all participants complete their courses.
Each report includes:
This enables managers and HR teams to monitor participation and completion without additional administrative effort.
Certificate of Training
Participants who successfully complete the course receive a LearnSmart Certificate of Training.
Included with Every Course
Every enrollment includes:
How to Get Started
Choose the enrollment option that best suits your needs.
Option 1 – For Organizations
This option is ideal for organizations enrolling one or more employees.
Email the following information to staffelearning@learnsmartglobal.com:
Once we receive these details, we will:
Throughout the training period, your organization will receive periodic progress reports showing each participant's learning progress, assessment score, total learning time, and latest course activity.
Option 2 – Individual Enrollment
Simply click "Enroll For This Course" and complete our secure online checkout using your Visa, Master, or Amex card.
Once your payment is successful, we are automatically notified, after which we will:
We look forward to welcoming you to LearnSmart and supporting you throughout your learning journey.
