Building a Cybersecurity Mindset

In this Bigger Brains course, you’ll explore what it means to build a true cybersecurity mindset—one that helps you recognize and respond to threats at work and at home. Guided by subject matter expert Dr. Mike Chapple, a cybersecurity practitioner and educator with more than 25 years of experience, you’ll learn why cybersecurity is a shared responsibility and how daily habits play a critical role in preventing attacks. You’ll see how cybercriminals misuse stolen passwords and discover how to strengthen your defenses with passphrases, password managers, multifactor authentication, and passkeys. 

You’ll learn how to recognize common attack techniques including phishing, spear phishing, vishing, and deepfakes and how AI has increased the sophistication of modern threats. You’ll also learn how to spot email red flags, avoid dangerous attachments, and limit your exposure on social media. Finally, you’ll explore practical steps for securing your home network, protecting your data on public WiFi, and staying safe while traveling—equipping you with the mindset and habits needed to guard against cyber risks every day. 

Topics covered include: 

• Describing the impact of cyberattacks 

• Explaining why cybersecurity is a shared business responsibility 

• Discussing the importance of daily security habits 

• Defining passphrases, password managers, MFA, and passkeys 

• Defining and recognizing phishing, spear phishing, and vishing 

• Listing ways to spot red flags in emails 

• Defining and recognizing deep fakes 

• Explaining how AI has changed the quality of attacks 

• Explaining how hackers target your personal and corporate data posted online 

• Identifying red flags that may indicate potential attacks 

• Listing steps to take to limit exposure on social media 

• Identifying the risks of using public Wi-Fi  

• Listing steps you can take to make your home network stronger 

• Identifying steps to take to stay secure when traveling 

Enjoy award winning HD content in the “Uniquely Engaging”™ Bigger Brains Teacher-Learner style! Taught by top subject matter experts, Bigger Brains courses are professionally designed around key learning objectives and include captions and transcripts, downloadable handouts, and optional LinkedIn digital badges on course completion.