Course Outline
Foundations, Social Engineering, and the Work Environment
Foundations of Cybersecurity for Employees
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Introduction to threats: Understanding what cybersecurity is and why every employee plays a critical role.
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Digital hygiene and password management: Creating strong passwords, utilising password managers, and adhering to the 'one password per service' rule.
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Clear desk and clear screen policies: Implementing physical information security within the office space.
Phishing and Social Engineering – Recognising Threats
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The psychology of an attack: Understanding social engineering and why cybercriminals exploit urgency, fear, or authority (e.g., CEO Fraud, BEC).
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The anatomy of phishing: How to analyse message headers, concealed links, and malicious attachments (using exercises based on authentic examples).
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Other attack vectors: Vishing (voice phishing) and Smishing (SMS phishing).
Secure Remote and Mobile Work
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Network security: Understanding the risks of public Wi-Fi networks (in cafes, on trains) and the correct use of a VPN.
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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: Rules for using personal smartphones for business purposes and ensuring data separation.
Tools, Legislation, and Incident Response
Cybersecurity within the Microsoft 365 Environment
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Logging in and verification: Practical application of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA/2FA) for account access.
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Secure data sharing: Managing file and folder permissions in OneDrive and SharePoint (avoiding '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 Practice
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Information classification: Distinguishing between public data and confidential, sensitive, and personal data.
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GDPR in daily work: Common errors leading to personal data breaches (e.g., sending e-mails to the wrong recipient, failing to use BCC).
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Sharing and destroying data: Rules for securely transferring information to third parties and permanently deleting documents.
Responding to Security Incidents
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Incident identification: Defining what constitutes a breach (e.g., losing a phone, ransomware locking a computer, clicking a phishing link).
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Reporting procedures: Identifying who to inform and the required timeframes (the role of the IT Helpdesk, Security Plenipotentiary, and Data Protection Officer).
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Golden rules of reaction: Disconnecting the device from the network, maintaining composure, and strictly prohibiting DIY 'fixes' or the deletion of evidence.
Requirements
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Fundamental computer and web browser proficiency.
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Routine engagement with standard office workflows (e-mail, messaging applications, document processing).
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No specialised IT knowledge is required; all technical concepts are explained through the lens of business value and everyday processes.
Audience
- All office and administrative staff, as well as mid-level management, irrespective of their department.
- This training is particularly recommended for hybrid or fully remote workers.
- Regular users of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Custom Corporate Training
Training solutions designed exclusively for businesses.
- Customised Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from £3200 + VAT*
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Testimonials (3)
Experience sharing, it's teacher's know-how and valuable.
Carey Fan - Logitech
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get to understand more about the product and some key differences between RHDS and open source OpenLDAP.
Jackie Xie - Westpac Banking Corporation
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the knowledge of the trainer was very high - he knew what he was talking about, and knew the answers to our questions
