Employees play a critical role in protecting the organisation. Their knowledge, behaviour and access to systems make them valuable targets for cybercriminals. A single mistake can lead to data breaches, ransomware incidents or serious reputational damage.
In the e-learning Managing Security Risks, key security topics are brought together and reinforced. The course helps employees recognise risks and make more informed decisions in everyday situations — not through fear, but through awareness and responsibility.
The course addresses security risks across different environments, from home offices to corporate workplaces, and from digital accounts to physical devices. Participants learn why every device and internet connection poses potential risks and what physical and technical measures are required to mitigate them.
Topics such as encryption, secure device handling, proper data and hardware disposal, strong passwords, password managers and multi-factor authentication are revisited. The course also reinforces awareness of phishing and social engineering, highlighting why these threats remain so effective.
In addition, attention is given to privacy during conversations, both online and offline, and to safely handling information in public or shared environments. The message is clear: information security is not just an IT responsibility — it starts with individual behaviour.
This e-learning serves as both a refresher and a foundation for future security training modules.
What will participants learn?
After completing this course, participants will:
- understand why employees are key targets for cybercrime
- recognise security risks in different work environments
- know how to protect devices and data properly
- understand the importance of encryption, passwords and MFA
- better recognise phishing and social engineering attacks
- know how to handle conversations, documents and discarded equipment securely
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for:
- all employees, regardless of role or technical expertise
- organisations embedding long-term security awareness
- teams refreshing existing security knowledge
- employees who want to remain aware of their responsibilities
Why this course is relevant right now
Cyber threats continue to evolve, but many incidents result from repeated, well-known mistakes. This course reinforces awareness, refreshes knowledge and helps employees manage security risks consistently.