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Course: Certified Phishing Prevention Specialist...
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Learning Objectives

  • Understand what phishing is and why it is a critical cybersecurity threat.
  • Recognize the common types of phishing attacks.
  • Recognize the defining characteristics of different types of phishing attacks (e.g., email phishing, spear-phishing, smishing, vishing).
  • Detect common warning signs in communications that indicate phishing attempts, such as suspicious URLs or unexpected attachments.
  • Explore how phishing attacks affect organizations through financial losses, reputation damage, and operational disruptions.
  • Assess how phishing can lead to identity theft, emotional distress, and financial fraud for individuals.

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