Cyber Security – USA

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Course Description

Preventing Data Breaches

Everyone in the workplace has a role to play in information security. The first step in reducing the risk of data breaches is to learn what they are and be aware of how they typically occur, so that appropriate measures can be taken to prevent them from taking place in the future.

This course surveys the most common information security risks and breaches, including direct observation, malware viruses, phishing, identity theft, spam and credit card skimming. It explores how mobile devices such as laptops and phones are vulnerable to theft. It also considers the security risks associated with working remotely, as well as the personal and professional issues associated with online activities such as using social media or storing information in the cloud. Each topic is explored in plain English, followed by a clear explanation of simple strategies for protecting data.

Who is this training for?

This course is suitable for everyone responsible for handling information in the workplace, whether they are at work, at home or offsite.

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Introduction
  • Module 2: Protecting Work Information
  • Module 3: At work, at home and offsite

Cybersecurity

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Course Description

Everyone has a role to play in maintaining cybersecurity and addressing information security issues and challenges

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Preventing Data Breaches

Everyone in the workplace has a role to play in responding to information security issues and challenges. The first step in reducing the risk of data breaches is to learn what they are and be aware of how they typically occur, so that appropriate measures can be taken to prevent them from taking place in the future.

This course surveys the most common information security issues and challenges, including direct observation, malware viruses, phishing, identity theft, spam and credit card skimming. It explores how mobile devices such as laptops and phones are vulnerable to theft. It also considers the Cybersecurity risks associated with working remotely, as well as the personal and professional issues associated with online activities such as using social media or storing information in the cloud. Each topic is explored in plain English, followed by a clear explanation of simple strategies for data protection.

Who is this training for?

This course is suitable for everyone responsible for handling information in the workplace, whether they are at work, at home or offsite.

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Introduction
  • Module 2: Protecting Work Information
  • Module 3: Data security while working from home, in the office, and offsite

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

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Course Description

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a law effective from 1 January 2020 that enhances consumer privacy rights. To comply with these new requirements, employees from any company that collects personal data from California residents, does business in California and meets the revenue or data collection thresholds must know how to act on their legal obligations.

Scenarios and case studies appear throughout the lessons, helping to place the training into a vivid practical context. The course contains a fresh look and feel that is intended to maximize learners’ active engagement throughout the training, without distracting them from the key concepts.

This two-module course covers what the scope of the CCPA is, categories of personal data affected and your obligations in relation to the six consumer rights that underpin the legislation.

Who is this training for?

The training is suitable for staff at any level of an organization that comes in contact with private information or could be at risk of breaching California privacy laws.

It is designed to cater for a diverse audience and all levels of staff, addressing all of the legal content in plain language.

For more information on other GRC Solutions’ privacy training resources:

Australia

Privacy – Covering the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles

Privacy for Schools – Covering the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles as they apply to schools

Health Privacy – Health businesses collect and maintain sensitive personal information

Australia – Financial Services

Financial Services Privacy Training – covering the Privacy Act and the Australian Privacy Principles

Credit Reporting – covering the Credit Reporting Act

Health Privacy

New Zealand

Privacy – New Zealand – covering privacy in New Zealand under the 2020 updates to the law

Europe

General Data Protection Regulation – covering the GDPR – which has global implications

Singapore

Data Protection Singapore – covering the Personal Data Protection Act 2012 and also the implications of the GDPR

Malaysia

Data Protection Malaysia – covering the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 and also the implications of the GDPR

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Course Outline

  • Module 1: Introduction to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Module 2: Consumer Rights