The main idea of the cyber hygiene basics training course for non-technical specialists is that cyber hygiene is not only a set of rules, but also a security culture that recognises that people are an important link in protecting against cyber threats. Therefore, it is necessary to develop the user's understanding of potential dangers (on the Internet, in incoming calls, etc.) and the ability to identify and avoid them, understanding the importance of maintaining technical protection tools such as antivirus software and software updates, etc. Accordingly, this training combines such topics as cyber hygiene in the enterprise and personal cyber hygiene.
The course will be useful for teaching cyber hygiene to company personnel the basics of cyber hygiene in the work environment, to increase the awareness and responsibility of specialists for digital security. The course will help professionals understand the basic concepts of cybersecurity: what they may encounter, what problems may arise, and how to prevent or solve them. Cybersecurity training for non-IT professionals can be delivered in a corporate format, in which case the course programme will be adapted to the needs and internal policies of the company. Such training is organised for a group of at least 10 participants. At the request of the Customer, the participants will take a final test after completing the training to verify the acquired knowledge.
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Cybersecurity and information protection: Participants will learn about the basic principles and methods of protecting their personal data and confidential information online.
- Basics of cyber hygiene: The course will cover the principles of security in the digital environment, teaching effective strategies and techniques to avoid threats and attacks.
- Cyber hygiene as the basis of cybersecurity: Participants will understand how to practice healthy digital habits as a key to resilience against cyber threats.
- User security: The course will cover the most common fraudulent schemes, phishing attacks and other threats so that users can easily recognise and avoid them.
- Information security basics: Participants will gain knowledge of the principles of information security at various levels, including work and personal spaces.
- Basic safety rules in the digital environment: The course will provide specific tips and rules for working safely online and in the workplace.
Audience Profile
The course is aimed at a wide range of users and can be useful to anyone interested in security in the digital environment.
Before attending this course, students must have:
- Basic computer and internet skills
- Basics personal cyber hygiene
- Personal cyber hygiene: daily habits to ensure Internet security.
- Understanding cyber risks: how you can be attacked.
- Universal methods improvements cybersecurity.
- Password and account management
- Create and manage strong passwords.
- The importance of two-factor authentication: how it works and how to set up.
- How to recognize and act if your account is compromised.
- Malware protection
- How to recognize malware: signs and symptoms.
- Basic steps for protection your computer or smartphone.
- Using Antivirus Software: Basics and Best Practices.
- Internet security and personal data protection
- Internet Navigation: How to check website security.
- Protection against phishing and other online scams.
- Personal information in the Internet: how to protect your information.
- Mobile Device Security
- Smartphone security basics: installing applications, protecting data.
- Setting up security on mobile devices.
- Actions in case of loss or theft of a mobile device.
- Personal actions in case of cyber incidents
- Responding to cyber attacks: steps to take when a virus or malware is detected.
- What to do if your account is hacked.
- Data protection and recovery: backup basics.