HR
Released: March 21, 2024
Level: Beginner
Certificate: Finish lessons and pass the quiz with 70%
Description:
Welcome to "Securing Human Capital: Human Resources and Cybersecurity," a comprehensive course designed to equip HR professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to protect sensitive employee information in today's digital landscape.
Module 1:
"Understanding HR Security" In this introductory episode, we delve into the fundamentals of Human Resources Security (HR Security). Learn about the processes designed to ensure that employees, suppliers, and contractors are qualified for their roles and understand their responsibilities. Explore the role of HR Security in reducing the risk of theft, fraud, or misuse of information facilities, and discover how it extends to all individuals within and external to the organization.
Module 2:
"Protecting Employee Information" HR teams handle a wealth of sensitive employee data, from personal information to confidential HR files. Discover best practices for safeguarding this information, including password protection, encryption, and secure file transfer methods. Learn how to limit access to employee data and train employees on data protection policies. Explore cybersecurity best practices for HR professionals, from strong password management to software updates and data backup strategies.
Module 3:
"Cybersecurity Training for Employees" HR professionals play a crucial role in providing cybersecurity training to employees. Explore the importance of regular training sessions in raising awareness and minimizing the risk of cyber attacks. Learn how to develop training materials covering topics such as password security, phishing, and data protection policies. Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends and ensure your organization's policies and procedures remain effective in combating emerging threats.
Join us on this journey to enhance your understanding of HR Security and strengthen your organization's defenses against cyber threats. Thank you for watching "Securing Human Capital: Human Resources and Cybersecurity.
Dr Zoran Mitrovic is an ICT professional and senior academic with a career spanning over 40 years. He had gained extensive experience in consulting, lecturing, and research, making him a leading figure in his field. Dr Mitrovic had specialized in a range of areas, including Information Systems Management, Cybersecurity Management, 4IR technologies, e-Skills/e-Competences development, and e-Government. As one of the Directors at the Mitrovic Development and Research Institute (MDRI), Dr Mitrovic is involved in cutting-edge research and consulting projects, working with a number of organizations in South Africa and overseas. He is also affiliated with several universities, where he shares his knowledge and expertise with students and researchers alike.
His a registered ICT expert of the European Union EC Research Executive Agency. Dr Mitrovic's expertise in Cybersecurity Management is particularly noteworthy. He is a leading authority on organizational strategies and policies, board concerns, cybersecurity risk management, awareness campaigns, insider threats, capacity-building programmes, national strategies and policies, and cybersecurity culture. His insights were invaluable in helping organizations protect themselves from cyber threats and develop a cybersecurity culture that was embedded in their operations.
Dr Mitrovic is also passionate about the role of 4IR technologies in organizational and societal advancement. He believed that these technologies hold tremendous potential for transforming industries and societies, so he works on promoting their adoption and implementation. One of Dr Mitrovic's most significant contributions is in the area of e-Skills/e-Competences development. He was a firm believer in the power of education and training to empower individuals and communities, and he played a key role in developing national and organizational e-Skills/e-Competences development strategies.
Dr Mitrovic is always willing to share his insights with a wider audience. He had authored numerous academic and popular articles, with his popular articles on various cybersecurity topics aimed at non-technical businesspeople and the wider public. Through his writing and his work, Dr Mitrovic is making a significant contribution to advancing the field of ICT and helping organizations and societies thrive in the digital age.
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What is StormWarning! ?
StormWarning! is a Cybersecurity consultancy. Our experienced team of cybersecurity experts provide cybersecurity assessments, cybersecurity training and cybersecurity solutions to organisations that have a high risk public profile. StormWarning! is your organisation's best defense against the ever growing cascade of innovative security threats raining down on all organisations with a public digital footprint.
What is Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting critical systems and sensitive information from digital attacks. Also known as information technology (IT) security, cybersecurity measures are designed to combat threats against networked systems and applications, whether those threats originate from inside or outside of an organization. StormWarning! is constantly researching the latest cybersecurity threats and building innovative measures to prevent them.
NIST Audit & Targeted Cyber-Risk Training
StormWarning! offers comprehensive Cybersecurity Consulting, with a focus on its Automated Online Auditing Solutions, primarily the NIST CSF Readiness Audit. This audit is prioritized as its results directly inform the organization's needs for targeted cybersecurity training. By identifying specific gaps in risk management knowledge, they deliver precise education via Short Courses—like Cybersecurity Risk Management or Understanding Cybersecurity GRC—to ensure staff and leadership close deficiencies and maintain compliance.
Their full suite of services also includes robust Risk Management planning, development of essential Policies, impactful Cybersecurity Awareness Campaigns, and a security monitoring/incident response platform, StormFront. Additionally, we offer a resource library of Cybersecurity Books authored by our esteemed associate Dr. Zoran Mitrovic.