Description
Social media has become a core part of everyday communication—but it also presents serious security risks. In this short animated video, learners are introduced to the tactics used by cybercriminals on social media platforms, including brand impersonation, fake friend requests, phishing, and more.
Using relatable office scenarios, this module explains how scammers manipulate human behaviour to steal credentials, access business accounts, and even cause financial loss. Employees will learn how to assess risk, verify contacts, and keep sensitive information private.
SCORM-compliant and LMS-ready, this module comes in both SCORM 1.2 and MP4 formats.
Who Should Complete This Module:
- All staff using social media professionally or personally.
- Employees with access to business accounts or platforms.
- Marketing, HR, and leadership teams representing your brand online.
- Contractors or remote workers posting about their work.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand common cyber threats on social media.
- Recognise red flags of social engineering attacks.
- Know how to verify online identities and brand accounts.
- Learn best practices for privacy and sharing online.
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the cybersecurity risks of social media use.
- Identify fake profiles, impersonation scams, and phishing attempts.
- Know how to review privacy settings and verify contacts.
- Describe the risks of oversharing company-related information.
- Take proactive steps to protect personal and company security online.
Topics Covered:
- Fake profiles and friend requests.
- Impersonation of brands and suppliers.
- Phishing through social platforms.
- Photo oversharing and data leaks.
- Social media privacy settings.
- Professional reputation and online conduct.
Key Benefits:
- Builds awareness of everyday social media threats.
- Realistic examples make learning relatable and memorable.
- Helps protect company information and reputation.
- Quick, actionable training for all employees.
- SCORM-ready and instantly downloadable.