Cyber & Information Security

Working Safely with E-mails

Only very few cyber attacks start with viruses: 99 percent of all cyber attacks start with an email. This either leads us to a fake website or infects the computer with malware.
25 min English, German incl. certificate of participation For all employees

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Course content & learning objectives

Chapters

Attackers' modus operandi

Hackers use sophisticated techniques in cyberattacks via e-mail. These typical approaches are presented.

The Two Faces Of Malware

There are two types of malware: active and passive. How they work and what damage they cause is explained here.

Detect suspicious emails

You’re probably familiar with the format of an email: address bar or header, subject line, then the body. This part of the course explains how you can systematically review them.

Detect Defective Links

Caution is always advised with links in e-mails, even if the sender is known. This course chapter shows how to recognize safe links.

Review Extensions

The same as with links applies to e-mail attachments. What the suffix reveals about the attachment is explained here.

Encrypt emails

How does email encryption work? This course chapter explains it.

Personal Email At Work

The use of personal email on company devices poses a risk for the company. This course chapter shows what needs to be considered beforehand.

Learning objectives

  • Practical tips for detecting suspicious or fake e-mail
  • Helpful hints for checking a possibly faked sender address
  • Comprehensible instructions for encrypting confidential e-mails
  • Applicable information on private mail handling and corporate compliance

Questions about e-learning, LMS and certification

Certificate & Compliance

Yes. Upon successful completion of the final assessment, a digital certificate of participation is issued – suitable for internal documentation and compliance verification.
Depending on the LMS, completion status, quiz results, time spent, and certificates are automatically tracked and made available for reporting.

Integration & Customization

Yes. The course is available as SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004, xAPI, or LTI and integrates directly with common learning management systems.
Yes. Corporate branding (logo, colors, corporate identity) as well as internal content such as contacts, policies, or process guidelines can be integrated.

Updates, Demo, Licensing

Yes. For technical evaluation, we provide a demo SCORM package or a time-limited trial access (approximately 14 days).

Licensing, Updates, Demo

The training is available as a standalone module, a course bundle, or on a subscription basis. Licensing is company-wide and typically requires a minimum term of one year.

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