Cybercrime & Identity Theft Defense Mastery is a self-paced online intermediate-level course from Petronella Technology Group, Inc. in the Cybersecurity & Compliance catalog. It takes about 5.5 hours, costs $997 per learner, and ends with a certificate of completion.
Master cybercrime defense with real-world tactics from a licensed digital forensics expert. Includes identity theft protection and response plans.
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Course outline: 9 modules, 44 lessons
Understanding Cybercrime & Identity Theft
The Cybercrime Landscape in 2025
Identity Theft Fundamentals
Recognizing Your Vulnerabilities
Specific Cybercrime Types & Tactics
Cryptocurrency Scams
Pig Butchering Scams
SIM Swap Attacks
Phishing and Social Engineering
Ransomware and Malware
Reporting & Initial Response
FBI Reporting Procedures
Additional Reporting Channels
Initial Response to Identity Theft
Working with Law Enforcement
Credit Protection & Financial Security
Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts
Credit Monitoring & Identity Protection
Disputing Fraudulent Accounts & Charges
Rebuilding Credit After Identity Theft
Dark Web Monitoring & Threat Intelligence
Understanding the Dark Web
Using Dark Web Monitoring Services
DIY Dark Web Monitoring
Threat Intelligence&Active Protection
Personal Data Removal & Privacy
Data Brokers and PII Marketplaces
Removing PII from Major Data Brokers
Removing PII from Search Engines
Practical Exercises and Worksheets
Fund Recovery & Financial Remediation
Immediate Steps After Financial Loss
Financial Institutions and Payments
Law Enforcement: IC3 and the RAT
Emotional Support & Expectation Control
Summary and Checklist
Comprehensive Protection Strategies
Advanced Cybersecurity Hygiene
Securing Your Home Network and Devices
Protecting Children and Seniors Online
Creating a Personal Cybersecurity Plan
Summary and Checklist
Worksheets & Action Plans
Next Steps
Risk Assessment Worksheet
Cybercrime & Identity Theft Reporting
Data Broker Removal Tracking Worksheet
Credit Protection Action Plan
PII Exposure Assessment
Social Media Privacy Audit Checklist
Comprehensive Privacy Plan Worksheet
Account Closure Inventory Worksheet
Search Engine Removal Request Tracker
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in Cybercrime & Identity Theft Defense Mastery?
You will learn step-by-step protection guides for personal and business security, how to use credit freeze tools and identity monitoring, and scam detection techniques and red flags. The course also covers response plans if you have already been hacked, plus legal recourse and reporting procedures.
Who is Cybercrime & Identity Theft Defense Mastery for?
It is an intermediate-level cybersecurity and compliance course for individuals, families, and businesses who want to defend against hackers, identity thieves, and cybercrime. The material draws on real-world tactics from a licensed digital forensics expert.
How long is Cybercrime & Identity Theft Defense Mastery and what level is it?
The course is about 5.5 hours (331 minutes) of self-paced online content and is rated intermediate level. Your progress is tracked throughout.
Is Cybercrime & Identity Theft Defense Mastery free or paid?
It is a paid course priced at $997. It is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee: request a refund within 30 days of purchase if you have completed less than 25% of the course, and we refund the full price. You earn a completion certificate when you finish.
What topics do the course modules cover?
Its nine modules span understanding cybercrime and identity theft, specific cybercrime types and tactics, reporting and initial response, credit protection, dark web monitoring, personal data removal and privacy, fund recovery and financial remediation, and comprehensive protection strategies. It also includes worksheets and action plans.
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