Cybersecurity in the Workplace

In this Bigger Brains course, you’ll learn workplace-ready strategies from subject matter expert Dr. Mike Chapple, a cybersecurity professional and educator with more than 25 years of real-world experience. You’ll see how to keep your computer and mobile devices secure, prevent ransomware attacks, recognize signs of infection, and follow safe browsing and email habits. You’ll also learn how to safeguard your mobile apps, understand the risks of cloud services and shadow IT, and apply best practices for protecting the personal information entrusted to your organization. 

You’ll explore practical ways to secure sensitive data through classification rules, encryption, clean-desk practices, and secure file sharing. You’ll also explore how to work with AI tools safely, identify common indicators of security incidents, and report concerns swiftly through proper channels. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how staying alert and continually building your skills can enable you to keep ahead of evolving threats. 

Topics covered include: 

• Listing ways to prevent ransomware attacks or minimize their effects 

• Listing steps to take if you think your computer is infected 

• Identifying risks associated with mobile device 

• Listing ways to protect your mobile device, emails, and apps 

• Outlining common data classification schemes and the rules for each  

• Discussing the importance of secure file sharing, encryption, and disposal of sensitive data 

• Explaining the importance of protecting personal information entrusted to your organization 

• Defining cloud services, SaaS, and shadow IT and identifying the risks associated with each  

• Listing safe file sharing practices 

• Listing ways to work with AI safely and securely 

• Listing common indicators of incidents 

• Explaining how to recognize and swiftly report suspected incidents through the proper channels 

• Discussing the mindset of continuous learning and vigilance needed to maintain cybersecurity long-term 

Enjoy award winning HD content in the “Uniquely Engaging”™ Bigger Brains Teacher-Learner style! Taught by top subject matter experts, Bigger Brains courses are professionally designed around key learning objectives and include captions and transcripts, downloadable handouts, and optional LinkedIn digital badges on course completion.