Connected & Protected: Essential Skills for Online Payments and Security
About This Course
Cybersecurity is crucial in today's digital era, where increasing reliance on technology exposes individuals and organizations to risks, from privacy breaches to cybercrime.
This course highlights the importance of understanding security needs and recognizing technology-related hazards. Participants will learn to identify and mitigate common risks, ensuring protection as end-users in a connected world.
Performance Gaps Identified:
• Lack of awareness about types of cyber threats and vulnerabilities in online payment systems.
• Inability to implement best practices to safeguard sensitive information
• Difficulty in interpreting threats and not knowing when and how to escalate critical cyber security issues
New Skills/Knowledge Gained:
• Knowledge of common cyber security threats specific to online payments.
• Proficiency in using cybersecurity tools and understanding standards for online payment security.
• Skills to analyse vulnerable areas and escalate complex cyber threats to appropriate stakeholders or team members.
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to develop awareness on cyber security threats and Infocom technology developments.
What You'll Learn
LO2: Develop strategies to enhance online payment security by integrating fundamental cybersecurity tools, adhering to payment security standards, implementing fraud prevention techniques, and managing payment security risks effectively.
LO3: Interpret cyber security threats in vulnerable areas that require reporting to relevant stake-holders.
Entry Requirements
Language and Literacy Proficiency Level
Candidates must demonstrate the practical application of English listening and speaking skills, meeting the standards of the Employability Skills Workforce Skills Qualifications (ES WSQ) Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 3.
This proficiency should be evident in the candidate’s ability to comprehend and articulate ideas clearly in professional and operational contexts within the Retail industry.
Target Age Group
The course is designed for individuals who are 35 years and older, acknowledging the rich experience this demographic brings to the learning environment.
The curriculum is tailored to build upon their existing knowledge base, focusing on applying skills in practical workplace scenarios.
Minimum Education Level
The minimum education requirement is secondary school education, ensuring that all participants have a foundational academic skill set to build upon.