Workplace · Information Technology CybersecurityBeginner

IT & Cyber Hygiene for Every Employee

Spot scams, protect accounts and data, and know what to do when something goes wrong.

Taught by My Skill Lab Workplace Faculty · HR, Finance & Operations Practitioners

What you'll learn

  • Recognise phishing, fake payment and impersonation scams by email, SMS, Viber and phone.
  • Use strong, unique passwords with a password manager and turn on multi-factor authentication.
  • Secure laptops and phones used for work, including on public Wi-Fi.
  • Classify and share organisational data safely, in line with privacy and electronic transaction laws.
  • Report a suspected incident immediately and take the right first steps.

About this course

A practical security course for every staff member, not just IT, in Nepali offices, hospitals, schools and NGOs. You will learn to recognise phishing and payment scams common in Nepal, secure passwords and devices, handle organisational data responsibly under the Electronic Transactions Act 2063 and Individual Privacy Act 2075, and report incidents fast.

Course content

5 lessons
  1. 1Why Attackers Target Ordinary StaffThe human side of cyber attacks and the scams seen in Nepali workplaces.Preview
  2. 2Passwords and Multi-Factor AuthenticationStrong, unique passwords, password managers and MFA on every important account.
  3. 3Securing Devices and NetworksLaptops, phones, updates, Wi-Fi and working from home or the field.
  4. 4Handling Data ResponsiblyClassifying information, sharing safely and what Nepali law expects.
  5. 5Reporting and Responding to IncidentsWhat to do in the first minutes, and why fast reporting matters.