In today's hyper-connected world, every click, search, and social media post leaves a trail—and that trail can be exploited.
This course empowers learners to understand how everyday digital actions can lead to vulnerabilities, and how to safeguard
themselves using simple, practical cybersecurity strategies.
Through expert-led instruction, hands-on demos, real-life case studies, and interactive exercises, learners will explore how hackers think,
how attacks evolve, and how to build habits that protect digital lives both personally and professionally.
Module 1: Understanding Cybersecurity & Common Threats
Quick definition and why cybersecurity matters in daily life (threat landscape overview).
Major threat types: malware, ransomware, spyware, data breaches, credential stuffing.
Social-media & mobile-specific threats and real-world hack examples.
Hacker categories (white/grey/black hat) and ethical vs malicious motives.
Case study + tools demo (HaveIBeenPwned, browser inspection) and a personal leak check activity.
Module 2: Human Hacking – Phishing & Social Engineering
What social engineering is and the psychological triggers attackers exploit.
Phishing modalities: email, vishing, smishing, fake sites and login spoofing.
Breakdown of real phishing campaigns to show common patterns and indicators.