You do not need to be a tech expert to protect yourself online, but you do need to know the basics. Cybercrime is rising sharply across the UK, and ordinary people are frequently targeted through phishing emails, fake websites, and compromised passwords. The encouraging thing is that a relatively small amount of knowledge goes a very long way in keeping yourself safe, and none of it is difficult to learn.
We include cybersecurity awareness in all our IT courses because it affects everyone who uses a computer, smartphone, or tablet, which is essentially everyone. You will learn how to spot suspicious messages before you click on them, how to create strong and memorable passwords, how to use two factor authentication, and how to protect sensitive information both at home and at work. These are not complicated skills. They are practical habits that can genuinely save you enormous stress, money, and sleepless nights.