Cybersecurity Essentials:
Protecting Yourself Online
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These self-paced eLearning modules allow learners to explore how to keep themselves (and their company) safe online.​
They cover three topics: phishing, secure data handling, and safe internet use. They also include interactive, scenario-based practice and games.
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Audience: employees in a fictitious mid-sized company
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Responsibilities: Instructional Design, eLearning Development, Visual Design, Storyboarding
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Tools Used: Audacity, ElevenLabs, CapCut, Articulate Storyline 360, Adobe Illustrator, Figma, Google Suite
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Overview: the Problem and the Solution
In today’s digital landscape, employees face multiple security risks, like phishing attacks. These threats exploit human emotions like curiosity, urgency, and trust, putting both personal and company data at risk. Many employees struggle to recognize these risks or understand how to protect sensitive information effectively, leading to security breaches and compromised data integrity.
To address these challenges, I designed an interactive eLearning module focused on three critical areas:
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Phishing Awareness: Learners encounter realistic scenarios with unexpected emails and messages that trigger curiosity or urgency. Through interactive decision-making, employees practice identifying phishing attempts and responding appropriately.
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Secure Data Handling: This module teaches best practices for storing, sharing, and disposing of sensitive data. It includes interactive activities, such as a drag-and-drop exercise where learners categorize documents based on sensitivity and determine proper handling methods.
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Secure Internet Use: Focusing on safe browsing, this module educates employees on recognizing secure websites and avoiding unsafe online behaviors. Learners apply their knowledge through real-world scenarios.
By connecting with employees' real-world experiences, this training equips them with the knowledge and skills to recognize and avoid common digital security threats, protecting both their personal and company data.
Results
As this was a concept project, I was unable to gather direct data on learner outcomes. However, the design successfully created an engaging and interactive learning experience, with positive feedback from initial testing. If implemented in a real-world setting, I would measure success through reductions in phishing incidents, improved employee responses in simulated phishing scenarios, and knowledge retention assessments. Ongoing support from organizational teams, such as IT, would reinforce learning and ensure long-term impact.
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