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Cybersecurity Basics Training

Organizations use technology to create, edit, store and share information – including personal information. One hack or careless act can put it all at risk. Employees need cybersecurity training to understand the risks technology can pose to organizations and the people they serve.

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Empower employees

Equip employees with the knowledge to recognize and report cyber threats

Inform proper decision making

Drive sound business decisions with a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity best practices

Protect your business

Increase employee cybersecurity awareness and prepare them to prevent cyber attacks

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What you'll learn in this Cybersecurity Training course

In this connected world, we are just one click away from a potential information crisis. The best prevention strategy is to know how to stop hacks and information loss before they happen. Cybersecurity training is a key step.

Increase employee cybersecurity awareness
Prepare teams to protect systems and devices from malware and help them avoid falling victim to social engineering schemes
If employees are in-office or working remote, employees find out how to prepare for and stay vigilant during work or outside the office.

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Key topics covered in this Cybersecurity Training course

Learn how to protect yourself and your organization from cybersecurity. Use this course by identifying which modules best fit the needs of your employees and managers. Combine selected modules to curate personalized training experiences that fit your organization’s goals. Modules include:

Data security
Device security away from the workplace
Password management
Physical access
Phishing and social engineering
Third party risks
Manager responsibilities
An employee’s role in cybersecurity and the importance of following policies and best practices

Drive real change with impactful compliance training

A resilient organization starts with a culture of compliance. That’s why organizations worldwide trust NAVEX training to help them transform their workforce, comply with regulations and achieve their ethical goals.

Real-world training scenarios

Training that mirrors real workplace challenges, not just rules. Our course put learners at the center of story-based scenarios on a range of current workplace topics – from regulatory awareness to day-to-day ethical behaviors and decisions. Designed to engage, we want to take training beyond the theoretical and into everyday work lives.

Expert content, simplified

Our training content makes complex regulations easier to understand and apply in everyday situations. Plus, it’s all legally vetted by Baker McKenzie, a leading global law firm, so you can be confident that the guidance you’re giving is accurate and up to date.

High-impact, adaptive learning

Equip everyone to make the right choices, every time. We offer courses designed for employees, people managers and specific local regulations so that your whole workforce receives relevant and effective training. Adaptive learning technology further personalizes learner experiences, making it more time-efficient and impactful for every individual.

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