Course Outline
Foundations, Social Engineering, and the Workplace
Module 1: Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Staff
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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: Developing strong passwords, utilizing password managers, and adhering to the “one password per service” principle.
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Clear desk and clear screen policies: Implementing physical information security within office spaces.
Module 2: Phishing and Social Engineering – Identifying Threats
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The psychology of attacks: Explaining social engineering and why cybercriminals exploit urgency, fear, or authority (e.g., CEO Fraud, BEC).
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Deconstructing phishing: Learning to analyze message headers, hidden links, and malicious attachments (using exercises based on real-world examples).
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Additional attack vectors: Covering Vishing (voice phishing) and Smishing (SMS phishing).
Module 3: Secure Remote and Mobile Work
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Network security: Discussing the risks of public Wi-Fi networks (in cafes, trains) and the correct use 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: Establishing rules for using personal smartphones for business purposes and ensuring data separation.
Tools, Legal Framework, and Incident Response
Module 4: Cybersecurity within the Microsoft 365 Ecosystem
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Login and verification: Practicing the 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 (preventing “anyone with the link” access).
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Communication and collaboration: Utilizing Microsoft Teams securely (managing external guests and controlling shared files).
Module 5: Personal Data Protection and GDPR in Practice
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Information classification: Distinguishing between public data and confidential, sensitive, or personal data.
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GDPR in daily workflows: Identifying common errors that lead to personal data breaches (e.g., emailing the wrong recipient, neglecting to use BCC).
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Sharing and disposal of data: Following protocols for securely transferring information to third parties and permanently deleting documents.
Module 6: Responding to Security Incidents
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Incident recognition: Defining what constitutes a breach (e.g., losing a phone, ransomware infection, or clicking a phishing link).
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Reporting protocols: Determining who to notify and within what timeframe (involving the IT Helpdesk, Security Representative, and Data Protection Officer).
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Key reaction rules: Disconnecting devices from the network, maintaining composure, and strictly avoiding unauthorized “fixes” or evidence removal.
Requirements
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Proficiency with basic computer operations and web browsers.
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Regular use of standard office tools (email, messaging applications, and document processing).
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No prior specialized IT knowledge is needed – all technical concepts are presented through the perspective of business value and everyday workflows.
Target Audience
- All office and administrative staff, as well as mid-level management, across all departments.
- Especially recommended for hybrid or fully remote employees.
- 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
