At Supercomafrica.com, we believe that cybersecurity is not just the responsibility of the IT department or the security team. Every employee plays a vital role in keeping the company safe from cyber threats. That's why we want to empower our coworkers with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and prevent the most common cybersecurity threats.
Putting People at the Center of Cybersecurity.
To make cybersecurity training more engaging and entertaining, we've created a cast of colorful characters who will encounter different types of cyber threats and learn how to respond to them. Let's meet our cast:
Lucy - A graphic designer who loves to check her email on her smartphone during breaks.
Alex - An account manager who is always busy with client meetings and presentations.
John - A software developer who enjoys playing online games during lunch breaks.
Mary - A social media manager who spends most of her time on Facebook and Twitter.
Now, let's see how our characters encounter the most common cyber threats and learn how to protect themselves and the company.
Phishing Emails.
Lucy receives an email from what appears to be her bank, asking her to click on a link to verify her account information. She almost falls for the scam, but then remembers the cybersecurity training she attended. She realizes that the email is a phishing attempt and deletes it immediately.
Lesson learned: Always verify the sender's email address and hover over links to see the actual URL before clicking on them.
Social Engineering Scams.
Alex receives a call from someone pretending to be from the IT department, asking for his login credentials to fix an urgent issue. Alex almost gives away his credentials, but then remembers the cybersecurity training he attended. He hangs up the phone and reports the incident to the IT department.
Lesson learned: Never give away your login credentials to anyone, even if they claim to be from the IT department.
Malware Attacks.
John downloads a game from an untrusted website and unknowingly installs malware on his computer. The malware starts encrypting his files, and he realizes that he's been hit by a ransomware attack. He immediately disconnects his computer from the network and reports the incident to the IT department.
Lesson learned: Always download software from trusted sources and keep your antivirus software up-to-date.
Social Media Scams.
Maria receives a message on Facebook from a friend, asking her to click on a link to view some photos. She almost falls for the scam, but then remembers the cybersecurity training she attended. She realizes that the message is a social engineering scam and deletes it immediately.
Lesson learned: Never click on links from unknown sources, even if they appear to be from your friends.
In conclusion, our goal at Supercomafrica.com is to empower our coworkers with short and entertaining cybersecurity training that is useful in real-life situations. By making cybersecurity training engaging and entertaining, we hope to make it easier for everyone to stay vigilant against cyber threats. Remember, cybersecurity needs everyone, and you are our greatest asset.
By
Engr. Gbolahan Alabi-Isama MS.
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