Cyber Security Training for Seafarers

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Protection against accidental or deliberate loss of information from an organisation or its customers, as well as prevention of any obstruction of operations, are critical factors for its success.

When a company becomes the target of cyber-attack, the main penetration technique originally targets the organisation’s users. Studies show that attacks involving unintentional user contribution account for 90% of all attacks accused of being the “weakest link”.

Predictable usernames and guessable or weak passwords are more than enough for them, even persuading a user into clicking a link can cause damage. Business Email Compromise (BEC), email address spoofing are also some of the most common attack types.

This program offers training and general education of all users regarding cyber-security, to ensure that each employee fully understands the importance of Information Security, and know how to identify and avoid popular deception techniques targeting them.

In this e-learning solution every employee is expected to successfully complete questionnaires and tests. Management is able to track the progress of each user and have detailed reports.

E-Learning Platform

CYGNUS’s e-learning platform is used for blended learning, distance education, flipped classroom and other e-learning projects. With customizable management features, it is used to create online courses that assist the Cyber Security Trainer in order to deliver online cyber security best practices and protection techniques. CYGNUS’s e-learning platform is a dynamic learning environment allows for extending and tailoring.

Course Outline

During the User Security Awareness Course, CYGNUS’s Virtual Instructor will analyze the various security risks, underlying beneath every user within an organization. The course includes a short exam, and a certificate of completion for each user.