Course Description
Skills You Will Learn
- Computer Security Awareness Training
- Fraud Prevention And Detection
- Identity And Access Management
- Identity Verification
- Loss Prevention
- Online Identity Management
What You'll Learn
- Identify the different types of identity theft affecting both individuals and organizations
- Recognize the personally identifiable information criminals seek to steal an identity
- Detect consumer warning signs and red flags that indicate identity theft
- Apply preventative measures, including online measures, to protect personal information
- Respond appropriately when identity theft occurs
- Understand the Red Flags Rule and how to set up a Red Flags Program
Key Takeaways
- Anyone in the world can become a victim of identity theft, and it occurs more often than people might think.
- Identity theft affects not only individuals but organizations as well, which is addressed through business identity theft.
- Criminals target specific personally identifiable information in order to steal an identity.
- The course teaches how to protect personal information from thieves through both general and online preventative measures.
- The course covers the Red Flags Rule, Red Flags, and how to run a Red Flags Program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can become a victim of identity theft?
Anyone in the world can become a victim of identity theft, and it happens more often than you might think. Both individuals and organizations can be victims.
What does this course cover?
The course covers the types of identity theft, the information criminals try to obtain to steal an identity, how identities are stolen, consumer warning signs, how to respond to identity theft, business identity theft, preventative measures (including online), and the Red Flags Rule and Red Flags Program.
What will I learn to do after taking this course?
You will understand the types of identity theft and what information criminals try to obtain, and you will learn how to protect your personal information from thieves.
Does this course address identity theft for businesses?
Yes. Organizations can also be victims of identity theft, and the course includes a lesson on business identity theft.
What skills does this course build?
It builds skills in computer security awareness, fraud prevention and detection, identity and access management, identity verification, loss prevention, and online identity management.
