Using scenarios to promote learning effectiveness
Using scenarios to promote learning effectiveness In this video we take a closer look at scenario-based learning and the ways it can be used to strengthen the performance of your training program. In the video, our Instructional Design Team Leader, Neil, explores the relevance of scenario-based training to real workplace problems and investigates how using […]
What is Social Engineering?
Social engineering is another technique used by hackers to gain personal data from individuals through unauthorised access. This happens by hackers either contacting you directly and conning you into handing over your details, or through getting you to open a link/attachment that installs malware onto your device. If you have ever received an email asking […]
What is Phishing?
The concept of phishing is simple, pretend to be someone you’re not to get money/personal details out of someone through an element of trust. What is worrying is that nearly 100,000 people reported receiving phishing emails in 2015, and with this style of attack being successful (for the hackers) 50% of the time, too many […]
How the Data Protection Act affects businesses
Data Protection is the precautionary procedure used to control personal information used by businesses and organisations. The Data Protection Act (DPA), recently updated in 2018, complies with some of the directives stated within the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Businesses in the UK are obliged to abide by the protection principles listed in the DPA, […]
What is Money Laundering?
What is money laundering? Money laundering is the term used to describe the act of disguising illegal money to make it seem like it came from a different – and legitimate – source. Criminals make the proceeds of crime appear to be legally obtained in order to get away with their crime and avoid raising […]
How to Set a Secure Password
Passwords are possibly the first thing that come to mind when we think of maintaining privacy whilst online. Whether it’s our social media profiles, online bank accounts, or our internet devices themselves – everything seems to have the same first line of defence. The number of password-protected accounts and devices we use means that the […]
Remote working and online safety
Remote working has many benefits, it’s flexible, cost-effective on the commute, and can reduce stress levels and sick days for busy employees. However, the increase in remote working has also seen increased cybersecurity risks for businesses, with employees using personal equipment, home networks, and mobile company devices. We designed this eBook to offer organisations some […]
How do I get next level ROI on my training investment?
In this video, our Learning Design Director, Stacey, demonstrates how implementing an adaptive learning program facilitates next level return on investment when it comes to your training budget. Moving away from mandatory training as a mere box-ticking exercise, Stacey explains in detail how using pre-assessment tools prior to training roll-outs, combined with smart learning recommendations, […]
Hybrid working: reduce the risk of cyber attacks
The rise of remote working since the Covid-19 pandemic has seen cybercrime skyrocket, with opportunist criminals targeting employees to access confidential data or else profit from ransomware and other scams. We designed this guide to raise awareness about cybersecurity – particularly for companies implementing hybrid working – and reduce the risks of human error for […]