Course Description
Welcome to Cyber Security for Small and Medium Organizations! This course is developed in collaboration with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). It explores various security controls which small and medium sized organizations should implement to strengthen their cyber security posture. Each module includes:
- an overview of a particular set of security controls
- a case study, highlighting what can go wrong without the proper measures in place
- knowledge checks and quizzes to test understanding
Duration
There are 14 modules, which take between 20 to 60 minutes to complete each.
Delivery method
Elearning
Price
$0
Target Audience
This course is for anyone looking to improve their organization's cyber security posture.
Course Objectives
- Define the primary components of an Incident Response Plan
- Recall the importance of automatically patching operating systems and applications
- Recall the importance of security software in safeguarding Windows and Apple operating systems
- Recall the importance of securely configuring devices to mitigate security risks
- Recognize the significance of strong user authentication
- Recognize the importance of ongoing cyber security training in promoting awareness and best practices
- Identify the best practices of data backup and encryption
- Recognize the strategies to ensure secure mobile device connectivity
- Recall how to establish perimeter defences for network security
- List the advantages and disadvantages of outsourced IT and cloud-based services
- Recognize the necessary measures to secure websites
- Recall how to implement access control and authorization
- Recall how to secure portable media
- Recognize the significance of leadership and accountability in conducting cyber security risk assessments