LinkedIn Learning Certificate of Completion

Phishing is one of the easiest ways for digital attackers to claim multiple victims and reap potentially large payouts at the same time. With the rise of remote and hybrid work, phishing attacks have reached historic levels, as cybercriminals continue to take advantage of increased employee screen time. In this course, instructor Stephanie Ihezukwu covers everything you need to know about phishing and how to defend yourself against phishing attacks.

Learn about the reasons for phishing, how phishing works, and why social engineering attacks are on the rise in general. Explore different types of phishing attacks carried out by email, phone, social media, text message, and spam. Get tips on how to catch a phish by diving into real-world examples of phishing attacks with best practices on how to prevent them. After taking this course, you’ll have a better idea about how to spot a phish and respond effectively, even when an attack is successful.