Faculty Development Program
- Registration Type: Institutional
- Start Date: Customizable
- End Date: Customizable
- Timing: Customizable
- Fee: INR 150000
- Duration: 10 Hours
- Organizational Context: 2 Hours
- Batch Size: Up to 20 participants
- Format: Live, Online, Interactive Sessions
12 Modules
Certificate
Flexible Schedule
Learning Format
Course Highlights
Importance of Cyber Security
- Understanding the significance of cybersecurity in today’s digital world.
- Exploring the impact of cyber threats on individuals, institutions, and society.
Security Tools & Assessments
- Overview of essential security tools such as antivirus, firewalls, ethical hacking, penetration testing, and application testing.
- Best practices for regular patching and maintaining security assessments.
Social Engineering Frauds and Financial Frauds using Social Media Platforms
- Identifying various types of social engineering frauds and how they are executed through social media.
- Understanding the implications of financial frauds targeting individuals and organizations.
Other Cyber Crimes using Social Media Platforms
- Exploring different types of cyber crimes facilitated by social media, including identity theft, cyberbullying, and harassment.
- Strategies for recognizing and responding to these threats.
Cyber Safety Tips for Children, Parents, and Women
- Providing practical cyber safety tips for children and parents to navigate the online world securely.
- Guidance on how women can protect themselves from online threats and make cyber complaints to law enforcement.
General Cyber Safety Tips
- Essential cyber safety tips for everyone to follow, promoting a culture of security awareness in educational settings.
- Encouraging proactive measures to mitigate cyber risks.
How This Course Will Benefit You
Practical Application at Work and Home
Apply the knowledge gained to protect digital environments both in your professional and personal life.
Professional Development
Enhance your role as an educator or staff member by contributing to a safer work and learning environment through improved cybersecurity awareness.
Enhanced Awareness
Become more aware of daily cyber threats and take proactive steps to prevent attacks.
Flexible Schedule
Batch Size: Up to 20 participants
Why Choose This Course?
Course Curriculum
Course Modules
- Understanding the basics of cybersecurity
- Importance of protecting personal and professional information
- Overview of current cyber threats faced by educational institutions
- Why cybersecurity is critical in today’s digital world
- Consequences of failing to secure digital environments
- Role of faculty and staff in maintaining a secure digital landscape
- Common cyber threats targeting schools and educational institutions
- Impact of ransomware, data breaches, and phishing attacks on schools
- Real-world examples of cyber incidents in education
- Overview of basic cybersecurity tools: antivirus software, firewalls, encryption
- Introduction to penetration testing and security audits
- Importance of regular patching and updates for applications and systems
- What is social engineering and how does it work?
- Recognizing social engineering tactics like phishing, vishing, and baiting
- Strategies to prevent manipulation and protect sensitive information
- Overview of common financial scams on social media platforms
- Protecting personal financial data from fraudsters online
- Recognizing red flags and warning signs of financial fraud
- Understanding the risks children face online, including cyberbullying and exploitation
- Tips for parents and educators to safeguard children on the internet
- Tools and strategies to monitor and guide children’s online activities
- Educating parents about online risks and how to mitigate them
- Best practices for securing home networks and devices
- Tools for monitoring children’s online behavior and ensuring a safe digital environment
- Common online threats faced by women, including stalking, harassment, and identity theft
- Best practices for protecting personal information on social media and other platforms
- Reporting and responding to online harassment and threats
- Applying cybersecurity best practices in everyday life
- Securing personal accounts, devices, and sensitive information
- Maintaining a secure digital environment in the workplace
- Steps for integrating cybersecurity protocols in classrooms and schools
- Best practices for faculty to lead by example in digital safety
- Encouraging cybersecurity awareness among students and staff
- Assessment to validate understanding of cybersecurity concepts and best practices
- Certification in Cyber Security Awareness for Faculty for successful participants
- Summary of key takeaways and actionable steps
Course Instructor
Jyothi Ramaswamy
Explore around 3.5 million opportunity in cybersecurity projected for 2025. Join us to prepare for your future.
Who Should Enroll
Faculty Members of Schools and Non-Engineering Colleges
Assessment & Certificate
Industry legends say words about GCA
Frequently Asked Questions
We have answered all common questions below that you might have about the Faculty Development Program. For any further queries, Kindly contact at team@gcalearning.com
You will learn the essentials of cybersecurity, including the importance of protecting personal and professional information, recognizing social engineering and financial frauds, and using security tools. The course also provides practical safety tips for children, parents, and women to enhance their online safety.
This course is designed for faculty members to implement cybersecurity practices in educational environments and foster a safer learning atmosphere, as well as for non-technical staff to enhance their cybersecurity knowledge and awareness to protect personal and professional data.
No prior knowledge is required. This course is designed for both educators and non-technical staff, providing easy-to-understand concepts and practical strategies.
Yes, participants will receive a GCA certificate upon completing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate will indicate the total hours completed, which can be used toward Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.
Registration can be completed through the official course website. For further details or assistance, contact the program coordinator via the provided email or phone number.