Course Content
Cybersecurity Basics
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What is Cybersecurity and Why It Matters
Common Threats in Corporate Environments
Identifying Risk in Daily Operations
Map Out Security Risks in Your Team’s Workflow
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Threats & Phishing Scams
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Anatomy of a Phishing Email
Social Engineering Tactics
Malware and Ransomware Basics
Analyze 5 Sample Emails and Flag Suspicious Ones
Threat Recognition
Secure Workplace Practices
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Password Hygiene and Authentication
Safe Device & Network Usage
Data Sharing and Storage Best Practices
Create a Secure Password Policy for Your Team
Secure Practice Check
Security Policies & Compliance
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Understanding Corporate Security Policies
Regulatory Standards (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Draft a Mini Compliance Checklist
Policy & Compliance Knowledge Check
Incident Response Basics
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Recognizing a Security Breach
Steps to Contain and Report Incidents
Post-Incident Learning & Prevention
Write a Step-by-Step Response Plan for a Hypothetical Breach
Incident Response Simulation
Cybersecurity Awareness for Corporate Teams

Data Sharing and Storage Best Practices

  • Data Classification: Not all data is equal. Employees must classify data before sharing:

    • Public: Marketing brochures, press releases. (Low Risk)

    • Internal: Employee directories, policy manuals. (Medium Risk)

    • Confidential: Client lists, pricing strategies, unpublished code. (High Risk)

    • Restricted: SSNs, Patient Health Info (PHI), Credit Card numbers. (Critical Risk – Requires Encryption).

  • Secure File Transfer vs. Email:

    • Email: Standard email is not encrypted by default. Never send “Confidential” or “Restricted” data as a plain email attachment.

    • Secure Solution: Use approved Secure File Transfer Protocols (SFTP) or encrypted email gateways (e.g., Mimecast/Zix) that require the recipient to log in to view the message.

  • Cloud vs. Local Storage:

    • Local Storage: Saving files to your laptop desktop is risky. If the laptop is lost or broken, the data is gone.

    • Cloud Storage: Use corporate-sanctioned cloud storage (e.g., OneDrive for Business, Box). This ensures data is backed up, encrypted, and accessible to the team if you are unavailable.

    • Shadow IT Warning: Do not use personal Google Drive or Dropbox accounts for work files. This bypasses corporate security controls and is a common cause of data leaks.

  • USB & Removable Media:

    • Avoid using USB drives unless absolutely necessary and approved.

    • USB Drop Attacks: Criminals leave infected USB drives in parking lots labeled “Payroll” or “Bonuses.” Plugging one in can instantly compromise the network.

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