Course Outline
Foundations, Social Engineering, and the Workplace Environment
Essential Cybersecurity for Employees
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Understanding threats: Defining cybersecurity and explaining why every employee plays a critical role.
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Digital hygiene and password management: Crafting robust passwords, utilizing password managers, and adhering to the "unique password per service" principle.
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Clear desk and clear screen policies: Ensuring physical information security within the office.
Phishing and Social Engineering – Identifying Threats
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The psychology of attacks: Understanding social engineering and why cybercriminals exploit urgency, fear, or perceived authority (e.g., CEO Fraud, BEC).
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Deconstructing phishing: Analyzing message headers, hidden links, and malicious attachments (using exercises based on real-world examples).
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Additional attack vectors: Exploring Vishing (voice phishing) and Smishing (SMS phishing).
Secure Remote and Mobile Work
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Network security: Discussing the risks of public Wi-Fi networks (in cafes or on trains) and the correct usage of VPNs.
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Device protection: Implementing disk encryption, screen locks, and avoiding unknown USB drives.
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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy: Guidelines for using personal smartphones for business and maintaining data separation.
Tools, Regulations, and Incident Response
Cybersecurity within the Microsoft 365 Ecosystem
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Authentication and verification: Practical application of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA/2FA) for secure account access.
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Secure data sharing: Managing file and folder permissions in OneDrive and SharePoint (avoiding unrestricted "anyone with the link" access).
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Communication and collaboration: Secure usage of Microsoft Teams, including inviting external guests and controlling shared files.
Personal Data Protection and GDPR in Action
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Information classification: Distinguishing between public, confidential, sensitive, and personal data.
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GDPR in daily operations: Identifying common errors that lead to personal data breaches (e.g., misaddressed emails, failure to use BCC).
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Sharing and destroying data: Protocols for secure third-party data transfer and permanent document deletion.
Responding to Security Incidents
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Identifying incidents: Recognizing breaches such as lost devices, ransomware infections, or accidental clicks on phishing links.
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Reporting protocols: Determining the correct contacts and timeframes for reporting (involving the IT Helpdesk, Security Officer, and Data Protection Officer).
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Golden rules for reaction: Disconnecting affected devices, maintaining composure, and avoiding unauthorized "fixes" or deletion of evidence.
Requirements
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Fundamental proficiency with computers and web browsers.
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Routine use of standard office tools, including e-mail, messaging applications, and document processing software.
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No specialized IT expertise is necessary; all technical concepts are presented through the perspective of business impact and daily workflow.
Intended Audience
- Administrative and office staff, as well as mid-level managers, across all departments.
- Strongly recommended for professionals working in hybrid or fully remote setups.
- Regular users of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Testimonials (3)
Experience sharing, it's teacher's know-how and valuable.
Carey Fan - Logitech
Course - C/C++ Secure Coding
get to understand more about the product and some key differences between RHDS and open source OpenLDAP.
Jackie Xie - Westpac Banking Corporation
Course - 389 Directory Server for Administrators
the knowledge of the trainer was very high - he knew what he was talking about, and knew the answers to our questions
