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Essential Courses

Essentials are CyberPilot’s classic training format. In an Essential course, the topic is explained through a series of slides and cartoon illustrations that cover the essential knowledge needed so everyone can follow along. Each Essential is concluded with a quiz that tests the user’s understanding of the topic.

Course	Topic	Learning objectives	Target audience
Awareness Intro	Cybersecurity	Why cybersecurity is more important than ever How our awareness training works	Everyone
Passwords	Cybersecurity (Passwords)	Why it is important not to reuse passwords How to create strong passwords How to keep your passwords secure	Everyone who uses digital devices
Phishing	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	What phishing is and how it targets us How to recognise and avoid phishing attacks	Everyone who uses digital devices
Personal data	GDPR	What personal data is What the GDPR means for you	Everyone who might encounter personal data
How to handle a phishing email	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	A refresher on phishing e-mails The dos and don’ts when you receive a suspicious e-mail	Everyone who uses digital devices
Giving out personal data	GDPR (Personal data)	What you need to be aware of when a person requests access to their own or someone else’s personal data	Everyone with access to personal data
Protect your work computer	Cybersecurity	Why it is important to protect your work computer The Do’s and Don’ts of keeping your computer safe	Everyone with a work computer
Targeted phishing	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	The difference between targeted phishing and regular phishing Why targeted phishing can be so difficult to spot	Everyone who uses digital devices
Email and personal data	GDPR (Personal data)	Why the mishandling of personal data happens most on e-mail What you can do to prevent security breaches when using email How to practice data minimization for emails	Everyone who uses digital devices
Safe surfing	Cybersecurity (Online security)	What the biggest risks are when surfing the internet What you need to be aware of to avoid the most common mistakes and to safely surf	Everyone who browses the web
Posting pictures and video online	GDPR (Personal data)	What you need to be aware of when you want to post a picture or video of someone online How the rules apply if you are acting as a private person vs. part of an organisation	Everyone who uses digital devices
Working from home	Cybersecurity / GDPR (Remote work)	What risks are associated with working from home in relation to cybersecurity and data protection What you need to be aware of to avoid the most common mistakes	Employees who may work from home
Legal grounds for processing	GDPR (Personal data)	What legal grounds for processing means according to the GDPR What consent is, and some misconceptions about it	Everyone who handles personal data
Video meetings	Cybersecurity (Remote work)	How security breaches can occur in video conferences What to be aware of to avoid security breaches	Employees who take video meetings
Hacking on social media	Cybersecurity (Online security)	How hackers target us on social media What to be aware of to be able to spot an attack How to protect your social media accounts	Everyone with social media accounts
Protect personal data	GDPR (Personal data)	Why it is important to protect personal data How your organisation’s rules and guidelines help to protect personal data How your actions make a difference and can help protect personal data	Everyone who handles personal data
Two-factor authentication	Cybersecurity (Passwords)	What two-factor authentication is What kind of protection it provides How you can use two-factor authentication	Everyone who uses digital devices
Phone scamming	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	How phone scams work Which red flags you should be aware of How to best handle unexpected phone calls	Everyone who uses a phone
Back in shape after the holiday	Cybersecurity (Phishing, Passwords)	Suspicious e-mails Leaving your computer unattended Creating a new password	Everyone who uses digital devices
Updates	Cybersecurity	Why updates are necessary for good IT security What you need to be aware of in relation to updates	Everyone who uses digital devices
Taking responsibility for personal data	GDPR (Personal data)	To become attentive to situations in your everyday life, where you come into contact with personal data What your responsibilities are when this happens	Everyone who might encounter personal data
Ransomware	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	What the consequences of a ransomware attack can be How it can get onto your devices How you can avoid allowing it onto your devices	Everyone who uses digital devices
Sensitive personal data	GDPR (Personal data)	Which kinds of information are sensitive personal data What you should do when you encounter sensitive personal data in your daily work	Everyone who may encounter personal data
CEO Fraud	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	What CEO Fraud is What the consequences are Which scenarios to be aware of How to react to a suspected CEO Fraud attack	Everyone who uses digital devices
Saving files (in the right place)	Cybersecurity / GDPR (Data handling)	The difference between the different kinds of places you can save files to The advantages and risks for each kind of drive	Everyone who uses a PC
Mobile security	Cybersecurity	Why cybersecurity matters on smartphones and tablets How to protect your phone against hacking How to stay alert about fraud over the phone	Everyone who uses mobile devices
Free tools and services	Cybersecurity / GDPR (Online security)	What risks might be involved in using free tools on the internet Why it is important to use tools that your organisation can vouch for	Everyone who uses digital devices
Working on the go	Cybersecurity	Which potential security risks to be aware of when working on the go How to keep your devices and data secure	Everyone who may work in public locations
Social engineering	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	What social engineering is Why you should know about it How to avoid falling for it	Everyone
Data theft	Cybersecurity (Data handling)	What consequences does data theft have? The common ways data can get stolen How you can reduce the risk of this happening in your organisation	Everyone who uses digital devices
AI tools	Cybersecurity / GDPR (Artificial Intelligence, Data handling)	What precautions should you have when using AI in your work? What can go wrong when using AI tools?	Everyone who may use AI
Security breaches	Cybersecurity / GDPR	How security breaches happen What you can do to minimize the risk of a security breach at your place	Everyone
Deleting personal data	GDPR (Personal data)	When you should delete personal data Why you should delete personal data How to securely delete personal data	Everyone who handles personal data
The physical surroundings	Cybersecurity	How information security also applies to your surroundings outside of computers and systems How you can help to protect the data and systems around you	Everyone
The dangerous click	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	What can happen if you click on something in a phishing email What you should do if you have clicked on something in a phishing email	Everyone who uses digital devices
Protecting passwords	Cybersecurity (Passwords)	All your passwords should be different - but how do you remember so many? What methods you can use to remember your different passwords Strengths, weaknesses and tips for each method	Everyone who uses digital devices
The threat landscape	Cybersecurity	What cybersecurity threats are out there Four main types of cybercriminals and what each is capable of Tips to protect yourself against cybercrime	Everyone
Transferring files	Cybersecurity (Data handling)	What are the security risks involved in the different ways to send a file Which kind of files need special precautions Why it’s important to only used tools approved for the purpose	Everyone who uses digital devices
Personal data inquiries	GDPR (Personal data)	Which rights individuals have over their personal data Which kinds of requests individuals can make about their personal data How to handle requests regarding personal data	Everyone
Deepfake scams	Cybersecurity (Artificial Intelligence, Phishing)	How can cybercriminals use AI technology to make convincing fakes of voice or video What signs to watch out for What you should do, if you suspect that a call or video is fake	Everyone who uses digital devices
AI-powered phishing	Cybersecurity (Phishing, Artificial Intelligence)	How cybercriminals can use AI technology to make convincing phishing emails to entice victims to click What AI-powered phishing is capable of compared to the ‘old-fashioned’ version How to stay alert and aware of potential phishing emails in the age of AI	Everyone who uses digital devices
Cyber security at home	Cybersecurity (Passwords, Phishing)	Different tips to stay safe in the digital world How to recognise warning signs and avoid scams What to do if you become a victim of cybercrime outside of work	Everyone
Malware	Cybersecurity	Good habits to protect your devices from being infected with malware Understanding the characteristics of different malware types Recognizing symptoms that your device might already be infected	Everyone who uses digital devices
Data ethics	Cybersecurity / GDPR (Data handling, Artificial Intelligence)	The importance of thinking about the ethical perspectives when working with data An approach to consider data ethics in your work Specific examples in different work scenarios	Everyone who handles data
Browser security	Cybersecurity (Online security)	How to use and understand the built-in security features in your internet browser How the browser can become a gateway for cybercriminals to access your information What to do if you suspect that something is wrong while browsing	Everyone who browses the web
Signs of phishing	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	Spotting telltale signs of phishing Recognizing the manipulative tactics phishers use How to deal with a suspected phishing email	Everyone who uses digital devices
Fake online stores	Cybersecurity (Online security)	How scammers can try to trick you with fake online stores How scammers can use AI to make their fake websites very convincing How to avoid falling for their scams	Everyone who uses digital devices
Slow burn phishing	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	How scammers can try to trick you with fake online stores How scammers can use AI to make their fake websites very convincing How to avoid falling for their scams	Everyone who uses digital devices
Intro to OT security	OT Security	The importance of protecting OT systems against cyberattacks What role each employee can play in protecting the OT systems Specific good habits and practices that helps to protect OT	Everyone who works with OT (operational security)
For you who work with citizens	Cybersecurity	How to be "IT secure" in the office How to use shared and private devices (computers, tablets, and mobile phones) safely	Public sector employees who work with citizens
Get started with NIS2 - for leadership	Compliance (NIS2)	Key information about the NIS2 Directive A guide to the 10 cybersecurity requirements in NIS2 Examples of how you can work with NIS2	Leadership, management, board members and people with responsibility for IT operations
Introduction to NIS2	Compliance (NIS2)	This course covers the basics that everyone in the workplace should know about NIS2.	Everyone
Introduction to the AI Act	Compliance (the AI Act, Artificial Intelligence)	This course covers the basics that everyone in the workplace should know about the AI Act.	Everyone who may use AI
Anti-corruption	Compliance	What corruption is and how it can look in the workplace How to recognize situations where the lines can become blurred What you can do if you experience or suspect corruption	Everyone
Whistleblower	Compliance	What a whistleblower scheme is and why it exists What situations can be reported - and how to do so safely What happens after a report is made and how whistleblowers are protected	Everyone
Confidentiality	Compliance	What confidentiality and professional secrecy mean in practice Recognizing situations where confidentiality may be breached How to protect sensitive information in your work	Everyone
Insider trading	Compliance	What insider trading is How to recognize and handle inside information How you should respond in cases of doubt or suspicion	Employees of publicly traded companies, financial services professionals, and advisors handling confidential or market-sensitive information
Human rights and working conditions	Compliance	How human rights are connected to working conditions Where risks to human rights can arise in everyday work and collaborations How to recognize concerns and speak up when something doesn’t seem right	Everyone who interacts with the production chain
Anti-money laundering	Compliance	What suspicious activities may look like in practice What to be aware of when working with customers, business partners, and transactions What to do if something seems wrong	Employees in financial, banking, and payment services who handle or oversee customer transactions.
Antitrust	Compliance	What illegal collaboration and competition restriction can look like in practice Which situations and conversations may be problematic in relation to competition law How to react if a dialogue or collaboration starts moving in the wrong direction	Employees who interact with competitors, partners, or industry peers
Anti-discrimination	Compliance	What rights you and your colleagues have when it comes to equal treatment in the workplace What discrimination can look like in everyday life How you can contribute to a safe and respectful working environment	Everyone

Shorts

Shorts are mini versions of Essentials. They contain a short awareness-raising cartoon video and a short quiz.

Course	Topic	Description	Target audience
AI Fundamentals	Artificial Intelligence	This video explains how AI learns and thinks (or rather doesn't think). Particular focus is given to risks such as bias and misinformation and to how to use AI sensibly and responsibly.	Everyone who may use AI
Phishing through QR codes	Cybersecurity	QR codes are increasingly becoming part of our everyday life as a quick way to open websites and other online content. But like any other link, it can also be used for malicious purposes. QR codes can be used to steal your data or infect your device with malware.	Everyone who uses mobile devices

Stories

Stories are videos of real people sharing their own experiences in the cyber world with lessons to learn.

Where Essentials give you the basic information about a topic, Stories dive right into the action and show how situations might unfold in practice.

Course	Topic	Description	Target audience
How to handle a suspicious message	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	This story is about how to handle a suspicious message that may or may not be phishing.	Everyone who uses digital devices
Martin has shared a file	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	This story shows how there can still be uncertainty even when there’s a familar name on the email and how you can follow up to confirm the sender’s identity	Everyone who uses digital devices
Reply 1 for delivery	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	This story shows some of the grey areas that can pop up, where you perhaps can’t be 100% about a message, but can proceed with caution anyways	Everyone who uses mobile devices
Suspicious message in the same thread	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	This story shows how suspicious messages might show up in the same thread as real messages, making them seemingly trustworthy. But don’t let that fool you	Everyone who uses mobile devices
“Why did you call”?	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	This story shows that you can’t trust who incoming phone calls are coming from and the confusion that can cause	Everyone who uses a phone
When a phisher impersonated me	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	This story recounts an attempted cyberattack that hit close to home — but fortunately not close enough.	Everyone who uses digital devices
"I've sent you an email - it's not phishing!"	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	It's one thing to be on the lookout for possible phishing emails. It's another thing to avoid making your own emails look like phishing. We share a quick little trick you can use to help yourself and the recipients of your emails.	Everyone who uses digital devices
"AI note-taker has joined the meeting"	Cybersecurity / GDPR (Artificial Intelligence)	This story tells of the advent of AI note-takers in video meetings, draws attention to the pitfalls this can entail, and offers tips on how to overcome them.	Everyone who takes video meetings
Can I use the hotel wifi?	Cybersecurity (Remote work)	This story is about what it's like to be in the field and need internet to do your work. What is the secure choice?	Everyone who may work in public
Can ChatGPT help with my document?	Cybersecurity (Artificial Intelligence)	This story reflects the considerations you might have when you are tempted to get AI help for your project.	Everyone who may use AI
Report phishing	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	This story is about one company's approach to phishing awareness, why it is the way it is and how it works.	Employees in organizations who use an email client with a “Report phishing” button
When I clicked on a phishing email	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	This story is about the moment when you accidentally click on something you probably shouldn't have and the worries and reflections that this triggers.	Everyone who uses digital devices
“Don’t try to scam my dad”	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	This story is about how to best navigate a world of potential scams and how to act when you are in over your head.	Everyone
Signs of phishing... or what?	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	This story illustrates the kind of gray areas you may encounter when you are watching out for phishing emails and offers advice on how to act safely when in doubt.	Everyone who uses digital devices
"Send your information - then I will arrange a courier"	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	This story illustrates a widespread scam on online marketplaces and gives advice on how best to deal with it.	Everyone who uses digital devices
Just a quick password	Cybersecurity (Passwords)	This story is about taking shortcuts in a way that we can all relate to, but which is nevertheless important to correct once you become aware.	Everyone who uses digital devices
A fake ad for a fake shop	Cybersecurity (Online security)	This story recounts coming upon a very professional online store, that however had telltale signs of a scam. We warn about these increasingly elaborate scam sites and give tips on how to see through them.	Everyone who uses digital devices
Prices that are too good to be true	Cybersecurity (Online security)	This story is about spotting warning signs when shopping online and what to do if you’ve already clicked “Buy.”	Everyone who uses digital devices
"Someone wrote a complaint about you"	Cybersecurity (Phishing)	This story is about an unexpected text message that hit close to home. We explain how this can happen and how to handle messages like this.	Everyone who uses digital devices
Feeding names to AI	GDPR (Personal Data, Artificial Intelligence)	This story is about using AI to help with a task – and why it's important to think about what information you share.	Everyone who may use AI
Phone stolen - time to panic?	Cybersecurity (Remote work)	This story is about the consequences of losing your cell phone—which you also use for work—and how best to protect yourself against them in advance.	Everyone who uses digital devices
Handling applications - protecting personal data	GDPR (Personal Data)	This story is an example of how you can encounter personal data in your daily work, and how to turn the daunting task into a few simple steps.	Everyone who may handle personal data

See our full awareness training catalogue

The following training content makes up our standard catalogue which is available to all CyberPilot customers and can be found in the catalogue on the platform.

Essential Courses

Shorts

Stories