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.
- Module 1Threats, vulnerabilities and business risk
- Module 2Passwords, MFA and identity security
- Module 3Phishing, email security and social engineering
- Module 4Endpoint, network and cloud security fundamentals
- Module 5Backups, incident reporting and recovery
- Module 6Security policies and staff awareness
- 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.
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