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What’s trending in learning? Cybersecurity in November 2024

Discover the latest trends in cybersecurity awareness training for employees. Learn about essential courses, new content providers, and expert insights from Go1.
2024-11-15

Welcome to this month’s edition of “What’s Trending in Learning?” We took a bit of a hiatus last month, but we're back! Coming out of Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the US, and with cyber breaches and phishing at an all-time high, there's no better time to talk about cybersecurity. And as the digital landscape continues to evolve, so do these threats that organizations face. Ensuring your team is well-versed in cybersecurity best practices is more important than ever, so join us as we explore the importance of awareness and action. We'll highlight relevant courses, introduce new content providers and the best of the best for cybersecurity awareness, then share additional insights to keep your organization secure.

Topic spotlight: Cybersecurity

Here are five expert-recommended courses available on Go1 to help you train your teams on cybersecurity protections and awareness efforts:

1. What is Cybersecurity and Generative AI? by Simon Sez IT (Video, 10 mins)

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This video forms part of the course Generative AI and Cybersecurity and is perfect for those with a basic foundation in cybersecurity. With an expert instructor who gives you a solid grounding in generative AI and cybersecurity, they'll guide you toward becoming more confident integrating AI with cybersecurity. Tailored for employees worldwide, suitable for intermediate employees, and optimized for a mobile experience.

2. Cyber Security Incident Reporting by mybreeve (Ineractive, 6 mins) 

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Discover our comprehensive online training for detecting and reporting cyber security incidents. Learn to quickly identify potential threats, develop effective reporting strategies, and enhance your cyber resilience. Get prepared to protect your business from digital risks. Tailored for employees worldwide, suitable for all levels, and optimized for a mobile experience.

3. Information and Cybersecurity Awareness by Bob's Business (Interactive modules, 60 mins) 

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What's phishing? What's malware? How can these things impact the security of personal data held by my organization, or lead to me becoming the victim of identity theft? In 60 minutes, this interactive course will teach you everything you need to know about how to keep you and your organization's private information protected.

Employees will learn about some of the biggest risks highlighted by the National Cyber Security Centre. Includes content from the following Bob's Business modules: Perfect Passwords, Mobile Working, Phishing Fears, Social Media, Web Woes, Mastering Malware, Identity Theft, and Keeping it Clear.

4. Cybersecurity: Remote Working Module - "Any day but a Saturday" by Cyber Eclipse (Video with quiz, 5 mins) 

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Cyber Eclipse's video training modules are designed to be short and sweet. This short microlearning module teaches employees skills to help them work safely when working remotely.

In this module, Jim and Naz hijack a meeting while Samantha shares her top tips on how to work from home safely and securely. All employees need to do is watch the video and complete the short quiz at the end. Each module should be done in less than 5 minutes.

5. Your essential guide to cyber-risks and what to do by The Security Company (Interactive, 15 mins) 

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Essential information about cyber-risks and what to do. The learning is interactive throughout, with real examples, scenarios, engaging visuals, and feedback at key learning points. Each module concludes with a short quiz. This course contains seven modules that are suitable for all employees within any sector or industry.

Your organization will:

  • Have an effective training module to support your wider security culture program
  • Have a module that brings security to life
  • Increase your employees awareness of the risks
  • Increase its ability to identify and mitigate risks

New to your Go1 subscription

At Go1, we’re constantly growing our content offering. From new content providers to returning favorites updating their offerings, here’s what’s new to Go1 in November.

Cypherworx

Cypherworx is a new Content Partner and has introduced 383 courses to Go1 customers! Cypherworx is a US-based CP offering content for teachers and education professionals, including K-12. Their team of instructional designers follows best practices as outlined by IACET, ensuring that our high-quality courses are assessable and meet rigorous educational standards.

Courses feature interactive elements that keep employees engaged and actively participating; they can't simply play a video and passively watch it — they must interact with the content to progress. Each course includes assessments designed to evaluate competencies, ensuring employees are meeting their goals.

  • Topic coverage: Professional development, compliance, and industry-specific training, with a strong focus on corporate businesses, payroll providers, child care, school districts, and nonprofits
  • 383 courses available, ranging from 30 - 120 minutes in duration
  • Top courses: Incident Command System (ICS) Overview for Executives and Senior Officials, Scaffolding Safety, Supporting Growth Mindset and Self-Efficacy, Supporting Self-Awareness and Self-Management, Ergonomics

Academy for Health and Fitness

Academy for Health and Fitness provides a wide range of online courses aimed at improving skills and knowledge across the health, fitness, and professional development sectors. They're new to Go1, and have introduced 43 courses to our customers! Their courses are perfect for both beginners and advanced learners, offering flexible, self-paced learning that fits into any schedule. More details here.

  • Topic coverage: Injury Management & Nutrition, Transport, Postal & Warehousing, Construction & Real Estate, First Aid & Financial Compliance, Manufacturing
  • 43 courses in Premium, ranging from 60 - 240 minutes in duration
  • Top courses: Nursing Assistant Diploma, Business Ethics In The Workplace, Back Injury Prevention, Key Account Management, Introduction to Project Management 

PaleBlue

PaleBlue is a new Go1 Content Partner joining the crew! With 39 courses available, PaleBlue is dedicated to enhancing company efficiency and performance through top-tier courses. PaleBlue is all about helping employees experience safer, more productive work environments. Their gamified content transforms traditional learning into engaging experiences that drive real results.

  • Topic coverage: Health and safety, fire safety, fall prevention
  • 57 courses in Premium, ranging from 15 - 30 mins in duration
  • Top courses: Working at Height, Confined Spaces, Hot Work, Work Permit

Three content providers that we’re loving this month

Bob's Business

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Bob’s Business is a leading provider of cybersecurity awareness and compliance training courses. Based in the UK and established since 2007, they make courses that people actually want to take.

Designed for organizations of any size and across every sector, the secret behind their engaging courses is their use of compelling, relatable narratives and light-hearted animations. Combined with simple, actionable advice across a diverse range of cybersecurity and compliance topics, their courses are truly effective.

  • Topic coverage: Technology, Programming & Coding, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity
  • 5,000+ courses in Premium, some shorter videos to comprehensive courses. The catalog includes eBooks
  • Top Courses: Introduction to Internet of Things; Data Visualization with Python: The Complete Guide; What is IoT?

Cyber Eclipse

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Cyber Eclipse specializes in cyber security awareness training to address the "human error" element of cyber risk. This is training - but done differently. Cyber Eclipse uses short, engaging and, some would say funny, micro-learning modules to effect real behavior change. The courses are all cinema quality with real actors. Deploy Cyber Eclipse's micro-learning modules regularly to turn all your employees into your strongest line of cyber defense.

  • Topic coverage: Business Skills, Communication, Leadership, People and Communication Skills, Time Management
  • 21 courses in Premium in 7 languages (147 LOs total) ranging from 15 to 30 minutes in duration
  • Top courses: Choose to Simplify; Boost Daily Simplicity, Identify New Business Opportunities; Ignite Disruptive Thinking; Turn Threats into Opportunities

mybreev

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mybreev is an internationally operating eLearning studio and specialist for innovative eLearning formats. The focus is on providing employees with knowledge libraries on a wide range of topics to further their education in a targeted manner. Under the heading "The Modern Company", the topics include both future-oriented issues relating to safety, communication, sustainability, and diversity as well as typical mandatory topics as defined by statutory regulations, all of which are made available via various product worlds.

  • Topic coverage: Leadership & Management; Sales & Customer Service; Communication; Teamwork; Business Skills; Personal Development; Mental Health & Wellbeing; Health & Safety 
  • Approximately 100 courses in Premium, the majority of which are 60-minutes in duration
  • Top courses: Anti-Bribery 101; Five Customer Service Parables; Health & Safety 101; Data Protection 101

We hope you've found valuable insights and resources to enhance your cybersecurity awareness training programs in this month's edition. Remember, staying informed and proactive is key to protecting your organization from cyber threats. Be sure to explore the courses and content providers we've highlighted, and stay tuned for more updates and resources from Go1.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, our team is always here to support your learning and development journey every step of the way. See you in the next edition!

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