Home Health Care and Cyber Security Training
Training for home healthcare professionals to help them understand key cybersecurity concepts and common threats.
Cyber Safety for Vulnerable Populations
This training provides a basic understanding of cybersecurity and best practices for staying safe. After completion, Home Health Care workers will know what to look for when helping others and how to ask key questions to determine whether someone has been or is in the process of being scammed. 1 in 18 older adults will fall victim to financial fraud or schemes each year. These scammers succeed because the people they prey on are not well-informed. This certification will help you protect victims from financial devastation and embarrassment by staying informed and connected.
Seniors in poor physical or mental health are targeted more frequently than any other group. With the assistance of trained family members and professionals, we can help combat this fraud in Minnesota.
90 Minute Training
The IT Center of Excellence will provide a 90-minute self-paced training session to help healthcare professionals understand key cybersecurity concepts and common threats. This training will explore personal cyber hygiene and how to spot cyber threats and scams to the people they serve. As a front-line worker, this training aims to keep you safe from potential scams and to help you recognize potential scams and threats to clients
Common scam targeting seniors and vulnerable adults
Common Scam Targeting Seniors and Vulnerable Adults
1. Fake calls or mail about prizes, Medicare, Social Security, or urgent financial problems.
2. Asking for personal information (Social Security, banking, or Medicare numbers).
3. Unusual requests to buy gift cards or wire money.
4. Fake charities or emergency scams that play on emotions and fear.
Learning Outcomes
1. Recognizing and Responding to Common Cyber Threats
2. Safeguard Personal and Health Data
3. Promote Safe Technology – Passwords, Computers, and Phones
4. Building Awareness and Support in Digital Security
5. Reporting cyber incidents