This short online course introduces the basics of phishing and spear phishing, explains how these attacks work, and shows how to spot common red flags. See examples of generic phishing and highly targeted spear phishing messages, understand the potential impact of a successful attack on both individuals and the organization, and practice simple steps to verify requests, avoid clicking unsafe links, and report suspicious messages through approved channels.

At the end of the course, you must complete and pass a 5‑question quiz!