Cyber Security for beginners

This course is full. Please contact us on 023 9262 1860 to be added to the queue.

Course code: 12693

Join us for a friendly, hands-on introduction to cyber security designed for beginners.

when
From 21 Oct 2025
Tue 13:00-15:00  One day
Date
21 Oct 2025
Time
13:00 to 15:00
where
The Learning Place 

6 Derby Road
North End
Portsmouth
PO2 8HH


fees

free

who

Community Learning, Portsmouth City Council

TheLearningPlace@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

023 9262 1860

The Learning Place is a fully equipped Community Learning environment provided as part of Portsmouth City Council's commitment to lifelong learning. It features: * 9 fully accessible, high quality teaching and learning spaces; * Courtyard and garden areas; * Reception and staff resource area; * Full disabled access.

What the course is about

<p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri Light&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Join us for a friendly, hands-on introduction to cyber security designed for beginners. </span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri Light&#34;,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Whether you use the internet for shopping, banking, social media, or work, this workshop will help you understand how to protect yourself and your personal information online. You will learn w</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri Light&#34;,sans-serif">hat cyber security is and why it matters; h<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri Light&#34;,sans-serif">ow to spot scams, phishing emails, and fake websites; t<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri Light&#34;,sans-serif">ips for creating strong passwords and using two-factor authentication and  s<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri Light&#34;,sans-serif">imple steps to stay safe online at home and at work. Interactive activities include: </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri Light&#34;,sans-serif">“Spot the Scam” email challenge, p<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri Light&#34;,sans-serif">assword strength testing and r<span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Calibri Light&#34;,sans-serif">eal-life scenario practice. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>