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Introduction to Cybersecurity: Fundamentals and Best Practices
Everyday digital activities can expose your organisation without you realising it. Identify common threats and adopt safer practices for access, communications and data. Become more alert so you can respond appropriately to suspicious situations.
- Duration
- 1 day 7 hours
- Code
- GSI008FR Code
Presentation
In today's workplace, digital security is a responsibility shared by everyone in an organisation. With cyberattacks increasing, understanding risks is essential to protecting a company's intangible assets. This course provides an accessible overview of cybersecurity challenges without requiring prior technical skills.
Throughout the course, you will explore essential defence methods, from robust access management to securing your digital working environment. You will strengthen your vigilance by analysing common attack vectors such as phishing and ransomware. Interactive workshops turn theoretical concepts into practical protective actions you can apply immediately.
By the end of this one-day course, you will have a solid knowledge base to respond effectively to incidents and raise your teams' awareness of good practices. You will be able to identify critical vulnerabilities and apply regulatory compliance measures, particularly those relating to the GDPR. You will leave with a clear methodology for strengthening the digital resilience of your workstation and organisation.
Objectives
By the end of this cybersecurity course, you will be able to:
- understand essential digital security concepts and their strategic importance;
- identify vulnerabilities and today's main attack vectors;
- implement measures to protect systems and files;
- understand incident handling and risk management principles;
- inform colleagues about security and legal compliance issues.
Program
Module 1: Understand the cybersecurity landscape
- The definition and main challenges of information security;
- An overview of current threats, such as malware and phishing;
- The impact of cyberattacks on business continuity.
Practical exercises
- Identify potential threats in real-world scenarios through an interactive quiz.
Module 2: Understand access protection fundamentals
- Data confidentiality, integrity and availability (the CIA triad);
- Authentication and principles of resource access control;
- Password security and secure storage methods.
Practical exercises
- Assess your passwords' strength and test their resistance to cracking tools.
Module 3: Apply operational security habits
- Regular software updates and patching;
- Securing wireless networks and mobile devices;
- Protecting personal data in the workplace.
Practical exercises
- Secure workstation settings during a guided demonstration.
Module 4: Prepare for incident response and awareness
- Actions to take when a cyberattack is detected;
- An incident response plan to limit damage;
- Ongoing employee awareness as a defence measure.
Practical exercises
- Respond to a phishing attempt during a crisis simulation.
Module 5: Understand the legal framework and standards
- The GDPR and companies' legal obligations;
- Reference standards such as ISO 27001 for structuring security;
- The organisation's legal and ethical responsibilities.
Case study
- Analyse the impacts of a data breach.
Audience
This course is intended for professionals seeking a sound foundation in information security, including:
- managers and project managers who need to integrate security into their work and protect data exchanges with partners;
- HR and administrative staff who handle sensitive personal data subject to GDPR confidentiality obligations;
- entry-level IT teams seeking to consolidate their theoretical knowledge of systems security fundamentals;
- anyone seeking to understand their own digital security challenges in a professional or personal context.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisite applies:
- Professional experience: be able to use common office tools in everyday work and browse the Internet (email, web searches, etc.).
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Quiz / multiple-choice questions
- Practical exercises
- Case study
Course highlights
- Practical approach: consolidate knowledge through hands-on workshops and realistic scenario simulations.
- Actionable tools: leave with methodology sheets and demonstrations to secure your workstation immediately.
- Learning assessment: measure your progress through interactive quizzes and assessment exercises throughout the course.
- Comprehensive materials: receive detailed documentation covering essential security habits and best practices.
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