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HR's Cybersecurity Risks

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HR's Cybersecurity Risks

Course: Cybersecurity 101 for HR Pros
Module: Welcome
Lesson Type: Video
Lesson Duration: 1:22

Lesson Content

Hello and welcome to Cybersecurity for HR Professionals. My name is Michael Wilson, and I’m excited to deliver this course because HR is in a unique position of need. In my experience, the HR department often has the greatest risk profile within an organization, yet lack the support and training they need to stay safe.

HR is responsible for employee records, aware of legal actions taking place, and they correspond with management about company and employee issues.

A mistake made in the HR department is likely more costly than a mistake made by employees in other departments. Simply put, an attacker has more to gain by breaching the HR department than they would by targeting most other employees within the organization.

Despite being such a desirable target, HR data and staff are typically not given adequate protection within their organizations. Preventing a data-loss incident begins with properly supporting the people you want to see succeed.

HR professionals need the knowledge and skills to understand what security measures are already in place, and what else they may need to do to in order to protect themselves and their organizations. This course will speak specifically to the challenges faced in HR while offering a common sense foundation for IT and cybersecurity principles. Use the information as a guide. Always check with your IT department before implementing any changes to ensure it aligns with their directives.

Instructor:

Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson works with small businesses to build and protect their brands online. He is an IT Generalist whose primary services include: Web Design & Development, Cybersecurity Consulting & Training,...

Michael's Full Bio

Module 1 0/2

Welcome

HR's Cybersecurity Risks

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Module 2 0/5

Concepts

Defining Security

What are Attackers After?

Attack Vectors

The Human Element

Global Principles

Module 3 0/4

Securing Your Accounts

Introduction

Passwords

Password Managers

Two Factor Authentication

Module 4 0/3

Securing Your Devices

Introduction

Best Practices

Conclusion

Module 5 0/3

Phishing

Introduction

Best Practices

Conclusion

Module 6 0/4

Data Loss Prevention

Module 7 0/3

Real World Lessons

Political Phishing

W2s

Yahoo Security Questions

Module 8 0/2

Conclusion

Closing Remarks

Quiz

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