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Academy #9

Cyber Security Academy

Protect Yourself. Protect Your Business. Protect Your Digital Life.

A practical ITIAN training academy for everyday users, home offices, small businesses, community groups, and beginners who want to stay safe online.

Course Overview

Cyber security is no longer just for large companies. Anyone using Facebook, Gmail, Microsoft 365, online banking, cloud storage, or a smartphone needs basic security knowledge.

ITIAN Goal: Make online safety simple, practical, and easy to follow — without confusing technical language.

Learning Objectives

Recognise online scams and phishing messages.
Create strong passwords and use password managers.
Turn on two-factor authentication.
Secure Facebook, Gmail, Google, and Microsoft accounts.
Protect devices, WiFi, cloud files, and personal data.
Know what to do if an account is hacked.

Academy Modules

1. Security Basics

Learn what cyber security is, why attacks happen, and how everyday users are targeted.

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2. Password Security

Create stronger passwords, avoid password reuse, and learn how password managers help.

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3. Two-Factor Authentication

Set up extra login protection using codes, authenticator apps, and recovery options.

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4. Facebook Security

Protect Facebook Pages, avoid fake Meta warnings, and secure Business Suite access.

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5. Gmail Security

Recognise email scams, manage attachments safely, and secure Gmail settings.

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6. Google Account Security

Protect Google Drive, Chrome, recovery settings, passwords, and connected devices.

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7. Microsoft Security

Secure Microsoft accounts, Outlook, OneDrive, Defender, Windows, and recovery tools.

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8. Phishing Awareness

Spot fake emails, fake texts, fake login pages, courier scams, and banking scams.

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9. Online Safety

Browse safely, avoid risky downloads, use public WiFi carefully, and protect privacy.

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10. Home Network Security

Secure your WiFi, router, guest network, smart devices, and home internet connection.

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11. Backup & Recovery

Learn the 3-2-1 backup rule and how to recover from accidental loss or ransomware.

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12. Mobile Device Security

Protect iPhone and Android devices, app permissions, lock screens, and remote wipe.

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Security Topics Covered

  • ✅ Facebook scams and fake Meta messages
  • ✅ Gmail and email safety
  • ✅ Google account protection
  • ✅ Microsoft and Windows security
  • ✅ Password managers and passphrases
  • ✅ Two-factor authentication
  • ✅ Phishing, smishing, and phone scams
  • ✅ Public WiFi and safe browsing
  • ✅ Cloud storage safety
  • ✅ Backup and recovery planning

Downloads & Resources

Security Checklist

A simple checklist to review account security.

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Password Checklist

Use this before creating or updating important passwords.

Download

Scam Warning Sheet

Common red flags for Facebook, email, courier, and banking scams.

Download

Emergency Recovery Plan

Step-by-step actions if your account is hacked.

Download

Final Quiz

Test your understanding of cyber security basics, phishing awareness, password safety, account protection, and recovery steps.

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Certificate of Completion

After completing the modules and quiz, learners can receive the ITIAN Cyber Security Essentials Certificate.

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ITIAN Security Tip

Never let a scary message rush you. Scammers rely on panic. Stop, check, and confirm inside the official account dashboard before clicking anything.