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Information Security and Japan Act on the Protection of Personal Information
Strengthen your workforce by implementing a customized training initiative to provide them with essential knowledge for protecting sensitive corporate information, nurturing a security-oriented corporate culture, and ensuring adherence to the requirements of the Japan Act on the Protection of Personal Information.
Audience: All/ End-Users, Learning time: 35-40 minutes
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Elevate your organization’s defenses against cyber threats with our Information Security and Japan Act on the Protection of Personal Information course. This essential training equips your team with the knowledge they need to establish a strong first line of defense. Our comprehensive program covers information security principles and best practices, empowering your employees to safeguard personal data effectively. Moreover, we delve into guidelines for collecting and handling personal information in both domestic and international contexts, ensuring compliance with APPI regulations and the preservation of personal data privacy.
The course has an assessment at the end.
Section 1: Cyber Threat Landscape
In this section of the course, we take a practical approach, focusing on real-world cybersecurity incidents instead of just theory. This approach empowers participants to apply their newfound knowledge directly in their work environments, enabling them to prevent similar incidents proactively. Furthermore, we explore incidents that have affected various stakeholders, including employees, customers, partners, vendors, and stakeholders, enhancing participants’ understanding of the wide range of information security risks.
Section 2: Essential Elements of Information Security and Data Privacy
This section delves into the fundamental principles of information security, highlighting the importance of understanding the value of information.
- CIA Triad
- Data Classification
- Types of Personal Information
Section 3: Common Cyberattacks and Prevention
This section gives insights into common cyberattacks and provides effective methods to defend against them.
- Phishing and its variants
- Ransomware
- Disinformation
Section 4: Practicing Information Security at Work
This section addresses nine real-world challenges and provides practical, proactive steps that employees can apply to their work.
- Secure Access to Facilities
- Safe Remote Working
- Securing Access Credentials
- Safe Internet Browsing
- Safe Usage of Email and Collaboration Platforms
- Safe Social Media Usage
- Safe Usage of AI Apps
- Safe Usage of Information Storage and Transfer
Section 5: Understanding the Japan Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
This section highlights fundamental concepts and principles of the Japan APPI, which are pivotal for comprehending and safeguarding data protection and privacy.
- What is the Japan Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)?
- Why is the Japan APPI important?
- Who does the Japan APPI apply to?
- Definitions under Japan APPI
- Rights of a Data Subject
- Consequences of Non-Compliance with the Japan APPI
- Tips to comply with the Japan APPI
Section 6: Reporting Privacy Breaches and Security Incidents
This section showcases examples of privacy breaches and security incidents and also provides guidance on the correct procedures for reporting them.
- What is a privacy breach?
- Examples of privacy breaches
- Overview of Information Security Incidents
- Examples of Information Security incidents
- Reporting Privacy Breaches and Security Incidents
Section 7: Summary and Assessment
This section summarizes fundamental takeaways from this course. Moreover, a final assessment is provided to test the level of knowledge and understanding.
