Information Security and Data Privacy

Aligned with the India Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP)

Strengthen your team’s skills through our data protection and privacy awareness training program centered on India’s Digital Personal Data Protection bill, aimed at preventing breaches.

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Learning Time

Employees and Contractors

35-40 minutes

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About this course

The Information Security and India Data Protection course are designed to assist organizations in establishing their primary defense against cyber threats. It achieves this by delivering a comprehensive training program in information security, equipping employees with essential principles and best practices for safeguarding personal data. Additionally, the course addresses protocols for the collection and processing of personal data in accordance with Indian regulations such as the DPDP, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the privacy of such information.

Section 1: Cyber Threat Landscape

In this course segment, a practical approach is adopted, with a focus on analyzing actual cyber security events rather than focusing exclusively on theory. Learners are encouraged to apply this newfound knowledge to practical applications within their professional settings, implementing proactive measures to prevent similar incidents. Additionally, they explore incidents that have impacted individuals ranging from employees and customers to partners, vendors, and stakeholders, thereby expanding their understanding of information security risks.

Section 2: Essential Elements of Information Security and Data Privacy

This section covers the key pillars of information security and the value of information.

CIA Triad

Data Classification

Types of Personal Information

Section 3: Common Cyberattacks and Prevention

This section covers the most common cyberattacks and best practices to prevent them.

Phishing and its variants

Ransomware

Disinformation

Section 4: Practicing Information Security at Work

This section covers nine challenges based on real-life scenarios and preventive measures 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 India Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP)

This section focuses on key concepts and principles of DPDP that are essential for understanding and ensuring data protection and privacy.

What is the India Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP)?

Why is DPDP important?

Who does DPDP apply to?

Definitions under the India DPDP

Rights of a Data Subject

Responsibilities of the Data Protection Authority (DPA)

Consequences of Non-Compliance with the India DPDP

Section 6: Reporting Privacy Breaches and Security Incidents

As guidance on reporting security breaches and privacy breaches, this section contains information on reporting these incidents.

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 the key takeaways from this course. Also, an assessment towards the end to test the knowledge level and understanding.

Summary

Assessment

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