Cybersecurity Foundations: Protecting Your Digital Assets

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02 Apr

Cybersecurity Foundations: Protecting Your Digital Assets

Cybersecurity Foundations: Protecting Your Digital Assets

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 (12:00 AM) to Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (11:59 PM)
.75 PDCs
Provider: Workright Limited
Course Name: Cybersecurity Foundations: Protecting Your Digital Assets

Speaker: Developed by Dr. Stephanie Bot, C.Psych. and Donna Marshall, MA, Registered Psychotherapist
Program Type: Instructor E-Learning
Registration URL: https://workright.ca/shrm-courses/
Cybersecurity Foundations: Protecting Your Digital Assets, Toronto, Ontario
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1 - Understand the Cybersecurity Landscape: • Define key cybersecurity concepts and terminology. • Identify common cyber threats, including malware, phishing, and ransomware. • Recognize the importance of cybersecurity in personal and professional settings. 2 - Protect Digital Assets and Data: • Apply best practices for securing personal and organizational data. • Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA). • Understand encryption and how it protects sensitive information. 3 - Identify and Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks: • Assess cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities in digital environments. • Implement risk management strategies to reduce exposure to cyber threats. • Recognize social engineering attacks and develop strategies to prevent them. 4 - Secure Networks and Devices: • Explain the importance of firewalls, VPNs, and network security measures. • Implement security measures for mobile devices, IoT devices, and cloud storage. • Understand endpoint protection and antivirus solutions. 5 - Develop Cybersecurity Awareness and Incident Response: • Recognize early warning signs of cyber incidents. • Understand the steps to take in the event of a cyber breach. • Create an incident response plan to mitigate damage and recover from attacks. 6 - Legal, Ethical, and Compliance Considerations: • Understand cybersecurity laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA). • Recognize ethical considerations in cybersecurity practices. • Comply with industry standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

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1 - Understand the Cybersecurity Landscape: • Define key cybersecurity concepts and terminology. • Identify common cyber threats, including malware, phishing, and ransomware. • Recognize the importance of cybersecurity in personal and professional settings. 2 - Protect Digital Assets and Data: • Apply best practices for securing personal and organizational data. • Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA). • Understand encryption and how it protects sensitive information. 3 - Identify and Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks: • Assess cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities in digital environments. • Implement risk management strategies to reduce exposure to cyber threats. • Recognize social engineering attacks and develop strategies to prevent them. 4 - Secure Networks and Devices: • Explain the importance of firewalls, VPNs, and network security measures. • Implement security measures for mobile devices, IoT devices, and cloud storage. • Understand endpoint protection and antivirus solutions. 5 - Develop Cybersecurity Awareness and Incident Response: • Recognize early warning signs of cyber incidents. • Understand the steps to take in the event of a cyber breach. • Create an incident response plan to mitigate damage and recover from attacks. 6 - Legal, Ethical, and Compliance Considerations: • Understand cybersecurity laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA). • Recognize ethical considerations in cybersecurity practices. • Comply with industry standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).

Cybersecurity Foundations: Protecting Your Digital Assets
Cybersecurity Foundations: Protecting Your Digital Assets
249 St. Clair Ave West
Toronto, ON 

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