introduction to cyber security

Overview

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with the introduction to cyber security Course

Are you looking to learn more about cyber security? Would you like to understand how to recognise threats and know how to minimise your personal and organisational risks?

If so, then take this course. You’ll understand the key principles behind keeping data safe, and will be able to apply this knowledge in your day-to-day work.

The demand for information security professionals continues to rise as our lives grow more digital, and data protection professionals undertaking roles such as Data Protection Officer are being turned to more frequently for security-related advice. This course will cover how to recognise online security threats that could harm you, and explore the steps you can take to minimise the risk to your organisation and yourself

You will also learn about:

  • Information security
  • Cyber security principles
  • Risk management
  • Cryptography
  • Industry standards
  • Incident management
  • Malware
  • Business continuity

This course is non-technical, so provides a thorough and accessible approach to cyber security, perfect for those new to the cyber industry or wanting to provide assurance that their organisation is fully compliant. The course is also interactive, so you will be encouraged to ask questions throughout, and can share your real-world experiences with other attendees, discussing issues and ideas to help them within their role.

When you train with us at DPAS, you’ll get more than just the training. We’ll provide you with free policies, templates, and tools – after the course has concluded. We will also supply you with the relevant resources to help you throughout.

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Learning Outcomes

Gain an understanding of information and cyber security and see how these fit with the protection of data, GDPR, assessing risks and business continuity.

Gain an understanding of how to implement cyber security concepts to support individual and organisational responsibilities towards keeping data secure.

How to prepare clear advice to colleagues as well as the public.

 

What's Included?

We’ll provide you with one of our highly skilled live trainers for the duration of the course. These experts currently work as DPOs or consultants, so can train you using real examples from their experience in the industry, ensuring the course is practical and reliable. 

We don’t just deliver courses, and leave you to it. We provide you access to our online portal – which contains dozens of useful tools, templates, audits, policies, and more – all available for you to use within your organisation.  

Though our courses are virtual, you’ll still be fully involved by participating in breakout sessions, asking questions, and sharing your experiences. You can receive valuable advice from peers in the industry, network with other delegates, and make worthwhile connections.  

Our trainers are here to help you. We will provide you with mentor support for one month after the course, to assist with any queries or issues you may have.  

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who should take this course?

This qualification is primarily aimed at those who need to have an understanding of data protection, and the GDPR in particular, to do their job; or those whose effectiveness in their role would be enhanced by knowledge of the law in this area.

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All of our courses are held virtually (unless otherwise stated).

All our courses are tutor-led by experienced data protection professionals.

You will need access to Microsoft Teams (MS Teams) throughout the course.

All courses will commence at 9:00am and will finish at 4:00pm.

Breaks will be scheduled throughout the day. (If you need to attend a meeting during the day, please discuss this with the trainer so they can tie this into allocated breaks.)

You will be sent a link – via email  to the Microsoft Teams meeting two to three weeks prior to the course. (Please ensure that you are able to access this before the course commences.)

All courses have a maximum of 12 delegates.

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Easy to understand data privacy and information security services that are always accessable, consistenty pragmatic and continually exceeding expectations.

With a DPAS course, you’re guaranteed an expert trainer, who is not only well known in the industry, but has years of hands-on data protection experience under their belt.

Our training programmes are internationally recognised and accredited by either The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) or Continual Professional Development (CPD) Scheme. An accredited course will look better on your CV. 

If you want to speak to clients who have experienced our range of training courses, then get in touch. We are always happy to pass on contact details of our customers – with their consent, of course!

When you train with us, you receive access to free tools, templates, policies, and more – which you can use in your organisation. We also offer one month of support after the courses to ensure your questions are answered and that you’re confident going forward.

If you want us to train your staff virtually we can! Alternatively, if you’d prefer a more interactive approach, we can come to your place of work. We will always try and fit in with you and will be more than happy to discuss options.

We can offer bespoke training created for your organisation. For example, we can simulate a cyber attack for your Senior Managers to see how they would react to a real life threat, best preparing them for those situations should they ever arise.