Information Security Fundamentals Course

About the Course

This course covers key principles, best practices, and real-world case scenarios to help you understand and safeguard sensitive information against cyber threats. It is mandatory for all MSF Staff, to protect our organization’s data with a foundational understanding of information security.

Target Audience

Mandatory for all MSF OCBA Staff (opened to other MSF sections)

Duration

Between 1 hour and 30 minutes, and 3 hours.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, participants should be able to identify threats and risks related to information security and, by following best practices shown along the training, help the organization to better protect MSF data, applications, and information systems.

In parallel, when in doubt, all OCBA users should be capable to address InfoSec doubts and incidents to the corresponding focal points.

List of Contents

To properly complete this first edition of the course, an approximate dedication of 2 hours and 30 minutes will be necessary (including exercises, videos, and non-dynamic syllabus).

  1. Module 1. Introduction [25 min]
    • 1.1 Welcome to InfoSec Fundamentals
    • 1.2 InfoSec at OCBA and MSF Spain
  2. Module 2. MSF User Account protection [40 min]
    • 2.1 Accounts Usage
    • 2.2 Credentials Management (Passwords)
    • 2.3 MFA (Multi Factor Authentication)
  3. Module 3. InfoSec Threats [35 min]
    • 3.1 Incidents vs. Alerts
    • 3.2 Social engineering attacks
  4. Module 4. Best Practices [50 min]
    • 4.1 Workspace
    • 4.2 Apps and navigation online

Methodology

Self-paced learning.

Evaluation

Quizzes and activities during the course, and a General Knowledge Quiz at the end of the course.

Certification

Badge.

Requirements/Prerequisite

None.

Enrolment

Automatic enrolment (OCBA) and self-enrolment (others).