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Cybersecurity Street Smarts
Spot the scam before it costs you

Written and taught by Tom Whitfield
Cyber Security Consultant

Practical security for real life and real workplaces, taught through live examples of attacks and defences.
What this course covers
- How phishing really works and how to spot it
- Passwords, passkeys and two factor done properly
- Protecting phones, laptops and home routers
- Safe backups and ransomware recovery basics
- What to do in the first hour after a breach
About the author

Tom Whitfield
Cyber Security Consultant
Tom explains security the way he would to his own family: no jargon, no scare stories, just habits that keep you safe.
- Expertise
- Security awarenessEthical hackingBackupsHome labs
- Experience
- 20 years in IT security, including 8 years of penetration testing for UK firms.
Who it is for
Everyone with an email address, plus small teams.
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