During this practical session you’ll learn what constitutes “fraud”; what your role is in helping to raise awareness (personal and team); and appreciate that it’s an ever-changing subject especially in light of technological and societal advances.

You will also gain an overview of a range of everyday cyber issues that you need to be aware of when you are using your computer, tablet or smart phone to access services across the internet.

Using examples and group discussions, you will be able to explore the everyday issues associated with fraud and cyber security and learn about the simple steps you can take to minimise the risks to you and your organisation.

By the end of the training you be able to:

• Appreciate the unique nature of fraud
• Consider various types of fraud
• Consider fraud risks and appropriate mitigations within your organisation
• Undertake a fraud risk assessment
• Identify best practice in managing fraud and current “hot topics”
• Identify basic cyber security steps to be implemented to protect your computers, tablets and smart phones
• Recognise the types of scams currently being used on the internet
• Understand how to use social media platforms, online banking and public WIFI networks safely
• Consider appropriate organisational controls required by businesses
• Identify when a data protection impact assessment is required and how to undertake this

Please note that the cancellation policy for our public training courses is as follows:

NON-ACCREDITED TRAINING

More than 3 weeks prior to the course start date - No cancellation fee payable.

Less than 3 weeks prior to the course start date - 100% of total fees payable or free transfer.

ACCREDITED TRAINING

More than 6 weeks prior to the course start date - No cancellation fee payable.

Less than 6 weeks prior to the course start date - 100% of total fees payable or free transfer.

Substitute delegates will be accepted at any time at no cost.

Full joining instructions for the course will be emailed to you at least five working days prior to the course. In the meantime, if you have any queries please contact a member of our team on 028 9016 0587 or via email kate@aku.training.

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