WSQ Understanding Scams and Frauds in the Digital World
About This Course
Protect yourself and your organisation from cyber threats in our "WSQ Understanding Scams and Frauds in the Digital World" course. Designed for working professionals, business owners, finance staff, and individuals seeking personal digital safety, this practical programme shows you how to recognise sophisticated scams including AI-generated phishing, and deepfake attacks, implement robust protection measures such as multi-factor authentication and secure communications, and respond effectively through proper incident documentation and reporting to authorities. You will also learn how to assess vulnerable areas, apply best practices aligned with Singapore's cybersecurity regulations, and educate colleagues and clients on emerging threats. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence to defend against evolving cyber threats and contribute to organisational and national cyber resilience.
What You'll Learn
- Identify online and phone scams
- Protect personal and business information from online and phone scams
- Interpret online scams and report best practices on safeguarding against threats to relevant team members
Entry Requirements
Knowledge and Skills
• Able to operate using computer functions
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
Attitude
• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
• Minimum of 1 year of working experience