Beginner

Awareness Training on Security and Data Privacy

This beginner-friendly, 2-hour course is designed to equip professionals and everyday users with foundational skills in information security, digital privacy, and risk management. Learners will explore critical strategies to defend against prevalent cyber threats, including phishing, malware, and social engineering attacks. The curriculum covers best practices for online safety, such as account authentication, password hygiene, safe email usage, and responsible daily tool selection. Participants will also gain a clear understanding of global regulatory compliance, focusing on key principles from data protection laws like GDPR and India's DPDPA. Additionally, the training addresses modern security challenges, including ethical AI usage, avoiding shadow IT risks, and handling sensitive organizational data securely.

Instructor-Led
1 Schedule
2 hours
9 modules
Recommended Course Audience

Recommended Course Audience

Students Fresh Graduates IT Professionals Software Developers Database Administrators Data Engineers Cloud Professionals Business Users Anyone interested in cybersecurity and data protection
Pre-Required Skills

Pre-Required Skills

  • Pre-Required Skills Ckeck
    Basic computer and internet usage skills are sufficient.
Course Highlights

Course Highlights

9 modules
Understand the fundamentals of information security, its importance, and the individual responsibilities required to protect organizational data and digital assets.
Learn how phishing, malware, and social engineering attacks are carried out, and recognize warning signs to prevent security incidents and protect sensitive information.
Discover best practices for creating strong passwords, using password managers, and enabling multi-factor authentication to secure digital accounts.
Identify malicious emails, unsafe websites, suspicious links, and secure browsing practices to reduce cybersecurity risks during everyday online activities.
Understand secure data handling practices, information classification, confidentiality, and every employee's role in protecting sensitive organizational information.
Gain an overview of GDPR principles, individual data rights, and organizational responsibilities for reporting and managing personal data breaches.
Understand India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, including Data Fiduciary obligations, compliance requirements, and the role of the Data Protection Board.
Learn responsible AI practices, ethical considerations, approved AI usage, and behaviors to avoid when handling organizational and personal information.
Explore secure daily tools, distinguish approved from risky applications, understand Shadow IT risks, and follow secure operational and development workflows.
Course Instructor

Course Instructor

Ranganath CS
Ranganath CS
Principal Consultant Head , Secureknots
Awareness Training on Security and Data Privacy
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Level : Beginner
Schedules : July 31, 2026
Time : 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM America/Chicago
Schedule : 1 Schedule
Modules : 9
Duration : 2 hours