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Tutor: Robert De Haan
Our everyday lives are increasingly connected through email, online banking, shopping, social media and mobile devices. Unfortunately, this also creates opportunities for scams, identity theft and cybercrime. This practical and easy-to-understand course explains the most common online risks and how to reduce them. Topics include recognising scams and phishing, creating safer passwords, protecting personal information, using mobile devices securely, banking and shopping online, social media safety and what to do if something goes wrong. No technical knowledge is required.
Venue: 288 Edward St
Thursday 11.30am - 1.00pm. Classes started 8 October, finish 10 December.
Cost: $50 (prepaid), 10 weeks
Current Enrolments: 5 (capacity 16)
The course is designed to help participants feel more confident, informed and secure when using technology in everyday life.This course is designed for people who want to use technology with greater confidence and less uncertainty. It will focus on the kinds of cyber risks people encounter in everyday life rather than on technical cybersecurity.
Topics will include identifying common scams, recognising phishing emails and fraudulent text messages, safer password practices, protecting personal and financial information, online banking and shopping, social media safety, mobile phone security, suspicious websites, identity theft and what to do if an account or device may have been compromised.
Real-world examples will be used throughout the course to show how scams and cybercrime actually occur and why they can be so convincing. Participants will also learn simple practical steps that can significantly reduce their personal cyber risk.
The course is intended to be relaxed, practical and interactive, with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion. Participants do not need any previous cybersecurity or technical knowledge. The aim is not to make people afraid of technology, but to help them understand the risks and feel more confident using the digital services that have become part of everyday life.
About the Tutor: Robert De Haan
Robert has more than 50 years of executive and leadership experience across technology, information security and cybersecurity. He has held senior roles spanning government, industry, consulting and entrepreneurship. He served as Head of the eSecurity Cluster within the Queensland Government and as Chairman of the Board of E-Net Ltd, supporting the development of Queensland’s technology, innovation and information security sectors. Today, Robert continues to advise executives and boards on cybersecurity governance, information security risk, organisational resilience, human behaviour and the emerging implications of artificial intelligence.
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