PLPluralsight
Security Awareness: Phishing - How Hackers Get Your Secrets
Beginner 0.9 hours English
Our recommendation
A Pluralsight course zeroing in on the single most common way attackers get in. In under an hour it shows how phishing works across email, fake websites and phone calls, how to recognise the tell-tale signs, and how to respond. Focused and practical — valuable awareness for anyone, technical or not.
Skills you'll gain
PhishingSecurity awarenessSocial engineeringEmail securityThreat recognition
Is this course right for you?
A good fit if you…
You want to spot phishing
You are non-technical
You handle email at work
Consider something else if you…
You want broad security training
You want technical defence skills
You already train others on phishing
About this course
Security Awareness: Phishing - How Hackers Get Your Secrets zeroes in on the single most common way attackers get in. In under an hour it shows how phishing works across email, fake websites and phone calls, how to recognise the tells, and what to do when a suspicious message lands — practical habits anyone can apply immediately.
What you'll learn
Recognise phishing across channels
Spot the common signs of a scam
Avoid credential and payment traps
Verify suspicious messages safely
Report phishing the right way
Protect yourself and your organisation
This course includes
0.9h
On-demand video
Yes
Mobile access
English
Language
What it costs
Access comes with a Pluralsight subscription (Standard about $29/month or $299/year; Premium about $45/month or $499/year), with a 10-day free trial.
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Instructor
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Jason Helmick
Pluralsight instructor
Taught by Jason Helmick, a veteran IT professional with 25+ years of enterprise experience and a knack for clear, practical security training.
About this provider
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Pluralsight
Tech skills platform for software developers, IT ops, and security professionals.
Frequently asked questions
No — it is a focused, practical awareness course on recognising and responding to phishing, for anyone.
Yes — Pluralsight offers a 10-day free trial that includes the full library.
How phishing works across email, fake websites and phone calls, the warning signs, and how to respond.
Under an hour.
Pluralsight issues certificates of completion on its paid plans, but they are learning records rather than formal or accredited qualifications — the value is the skills.