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1-month course · Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Essentials for SMEs

Protect a small or medium business with practical, affordable security controls and a clear plan for incidents.

You will be able to: Identify common threats and implement foundational security controls.

Curriculum

Module by module

Every module includes lessons, written notes, practical exercises and a knowledge check.

  1. Module 1Threats, vulnerabilities and business risk
  2. Module 2Passwords, MFA and identity security
  3. Module 3Phishing, email security and social engineering
  4. Module 4Endpoint, network and cloud security fundamentals
  5. Module 5Backups, incident reporting and recovery
  6. Module 6Security policies and staff awareness
  7. Final projectDevelop a basic SME cybersecurity checklist and action plan.

Before you enrol

Everything you need to know

Study time
4 weeks · about 5–8 hours a week. Duration describes the intended pathway, not a waiting period: you can finish sooner once all requirements are met.
Prerequisites
None. Basic computer and internet skills are enough.
Tools you need
A computer or laptop with a modern web browser and a reliable internet connection.
Assessment
Module knowledge checks, a final assessment and a final project.
Certificate
Complete all required lessons and pass the final assessment with at least 70%, and complete the final project. You then receive a verifiable Elnux Academy certificate of completion.
Access
12 months from enrolment, on any device.

Elnux Academy

Learn the skills, then put them to work.

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