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

2.3 Malware and Ransomware Basics

  • Ransomware Kill Chain:

    1. Infection: User clicks a link.

    2. Staging: Malware communicates with the attacker’s server.

    3. Encryption: Files are locked.

    4. Extortion: A ransom note appears demanding crypto-currency.

  • Double Extortion: Modern ransomware gangs steal data before encrypting it. If you refuse to pay for the decryption key, they threaten to release the sensitive data publicly, triggering GDPR fines and reputational ruin.

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