Introduction Understanding the Cyber Awareness Challenge
The Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 is your essential guide to cybersecurity best practices, designed to protect both personal and DoD information systems. This self-paced training focuses on proactive measures to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities.
This updated course aligns with evolving requirements from Congress, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Department of Defense (DoD). It is designed to be engaging and relevant for all users, covering crucial topics to safeguard classified, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and personally identifiable information (PII).
Key Benefits of the Cyber Awareness Challenge
Completing the Cyber Awareness Challenge equips you with the knowledge to identify and avoid common cyber threats. You'll learn how to recognize phishing attempts, protect your passwords, and secure your devices, both at home and in the workplace.
The training reinforces best practices for handling sensitive information. By understanding these principles, you contribute to a more secure environment, protecting both yourself and the valuable data entrusted to the DoD.
“Protecting our information systems is a shared responsibility. This training empowers users to become the first line of defense.
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Interactive Learning Experience
Enhance Your Understanding with Engaging Modules
Incident Board Scenarios
Test your knowledge through interactive scenarios. Make choices and see the consequences, reinforcing your understanding of cybersecurity threats.
Knowledge Check
Quickly assess your comprehension with the knowledge check feature, tailored for those who have completed previous versions.
Course Structure and Features
The Cyber Awareness Challenge is designed to be completed in approximately 60 minutes. A Knowledge Check option allows users who have successfully completed previous versions to quickly assess their understanding.
The interactive format includes an incident board, where users make choices and answer questions derived from the training material. Correct answers allow you to skip ahead; incorrect answers trigger a review of the relevant topics. This approach ensures a thorough understanding of the material.