AI for Cyber Security Professionals

🔹 Duration: 12 Hours (Interactive Workshops, Simulations, Real-World Case Studies)
🔹 Level: Beginner (No Prior Cybersecurity Knowledge Required)
🔹 Focus: Identifying & Preventing Cyber Threats, Secure Online Practices, Compliance & Best Security Behaviors
🔹 Tools Covered: KnowBe4, Cofense, Bitwarden, LastPass, 1Password etc.

🔥 Key Takeaways

Recognize Cyber Threats & Protect Personal & Corporate Data
Defend Against Phishing, Ransomware, & Social Engineering Attacks
Adopt Secure Digital Habits for Online & Workplace Security
Understand Security Policies & Compliance Regulations
Act Responsibly in Case of a Cyber Incident

📌 Table of Contents:
🛡️ Module 1: Understanding Cyber Threats & Risks (2 Hours)
🔹 Introduction to Cybersecurity & Why It Matters
🔹 Types of Cyber Threats (Phishing, Ransomware, Malware, Social Engineering)
🔹 Real-World Cyberattack Case Studies (How Companies Were Breached)
🔹 Interactive Exercise: Identifying Cyber Threats in Everyday Scenarios

🤖 Module 2:  Email & Phishing Attack Awareness (2 Hours)
🔹 How Phishing Emails Work (Spear Phishing, Whaling, Business Email Compromise - BEC)
🔹 Spotting Suspicious Emails (Red Flags, Malicious Links & Attachments)
🔹 Defending Against Phishing & Email Spoofing
🔹 Hands-on Lab: Simulated Phishing Attack Awareness Training

📊 Module 3:  Password Security & Multi-Factor Authentication (1.5 Hours)
🔹 Why Passwords Matter & How Hackers Crack Weak Passwords
🔹 Creating Strong & Secure Passwords (Passphrases, Password Managers)
🔹 Implementing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Extra Security
🔹 Interactive Demo: Using a Password Manager & Enabling MFA

📜 Module 4:  Social Engineering & Human Hacking (1.5 Hours)
🔹 Understanding Social Engineering Attacks (Pretexting, Baiting, Impersonation)
🔹 Physical Security Risks (Tailgating, Dumpster Diving, Shoulder Surfing)
🔹 Protecting Personal & Corporate Data from Social Engineers
🔹 Role-Playing Exercise: Identifying & Responding to Social Engineering Attacks

🤖 Module 5:  Safe Internet & Social Media Usage (1.5 Hours)
🔹 Recognizing Unsafe Websites & Avoiding Malware Downloads
🔹 Dangers of Public Wi-Fi & Using VPNs for Secure Browsing
🔹 Social Media Privacy & Data Sharing Risks
🔹 Interactive Workshop: Adjusting Privacy Settings on Social Media Accounts

⚖️ Module 6:  Ransomware & Malware Protection (1.5 Hours)
🔹 How Ransomware & Malware Work (Real-World Attacks & Impact)
🔹 Best Practices to Avoid Malware Infections
🔹 Using Antivirus & Endpoint Security Solutions Effectively
🔹 Hands-on Demo: Identifying Malicious Files & Avoiding Malware Traps

🚀 Module 7: Data Protection, Compliance & Corporate Security Policies (1.5 Hours)
🔹 Understanding Data Protection Regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
🔹 Corporate Security Policies: BYOD, Remote Work Security, Data Classification
🔹 Handling Confidential Information Securely (Encryption, Secure File Sharing)
🔹 Scenario-Based Exercise: Secure Data Handling & Compliance Practices

🛠️ Module 8: Incident Reporting & Responding to Cyber Threats (1 Hour)
🔹 What to Do If You Suspect a Cyber Threat or Breach
🔹 Reporting Security Incidents & Escalation Procedures
🔹 Role of Employees in Cybersecurity Defense (Cyber Hygiene, Awareness Culture)
🔹 Incident Response Simulation: Reporting & Reacting to a Security Breach

📌 Who Can Join?
🎯 All Employees & Corporate Teams – Essential cybersecurity training for a safe workplace
🎯 HR, Finance & Legal Departments – High-risk teams handling sensitive data
🎯 Executives & Senior Leadership – Understanding cyber risks & security policies
🎯 Remote & Hybrid Workforce – Protecting digital assets from anywhere

📌 Prerequisites:

✅ No prior cybersecurity knowledge is required
✅ Access to a computer or mobile device with an internet connection
✅ Basic familiarity with corporate IT policies & email security