Effective ICT Security Practices for Company Staff

As part of the training, it will be possible to gain an understanding of the risks related to IT security and to acquire skills for identifying and preventing security risks on a daily basis, applying the tools available in the work environment and online for the prevention of security incidents, understanding the safe use of mobile devices.


Course duration, academic hours: 16
Price (excl. VAT) 210,00 
Price (with VAT): 254,10 
Lecturer: Ainis Mūsiņš
Ainis Mūsiņš
Ainis Musins is an experienced instructor of operating system administration, installation and troubleshooting, paying special attention to IT security. Certified in SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 and Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM) - global standards for developing robust information security programs. The specialist provides in-depth insight into the creation of security infrastructures, the identification of network threats and the implementation of effective countermeasures.

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Course target

To create in-depth understanding and practical skills of security requirements, risks and measures to ensure IT security in the company, personal equipment, as well as introduce tools and procedures for security risk prevention and incident prevention.

Audience
  • Employees of micro and small enterprises;
  • Self-employed persons;
  • Individual merchants who are responsible for ensuring data security – on work and personal devices.
At Course Completion you will be able to
  • Understand data security requirements.

  • Identify risks in the company/computer equipment.

  • Practically apply the acquired knowledge to identify and prevent security risks.

  • Implement data security measures in the company in such a way as to ensure compliance with the personal data protection law.

Prerequisites

Basic computer skills and ability to work with Internet browsers. Participation in the course requires a Microsoft-supported Windows 10 system with administrator access without program launch restrictions, an additional monitor is recommended (applies to online classes).

Training materials

Training materials prepared by BDA.

Certification Exam

Not intended.

Course outline
  • Basic principles of ICT security

  • Risks of using the Internet

  • Types of user identification and security

  • Good data storage practices and risks

  • Good practices for the use of personal and work equipment:

    • Good practices for safe computer use

    • Good practices for safe use of mobile devices

  • Solutions and platforms for communication:

    • Secure use of e-mail

    • Safe use of chat applications

  • Safe use of websites:

    • Identifying dangerous websites

    • Good practices for safe use of social portals

  • Profile of cyber attacks (what, why, how)?

  • Processes for maintaining ICT security

  • ICT Security: Solutions:

    • Software security solutions (Antiviruses, firewalls)

    • Hardware solutions (networks, equipment)

    • Physical security (access to premises, equipment)

    • Cloud technologies
  • Legislation and regulations in the field of IT security, their applicability and incident response.

 

If you want to get more information about this course, please contact us by phone +371 67505091 or send us an e-mail at mrn@bda.lv.