Cybersecurity is nowadays affecting every aspect of business. However, most O&G professionals do not have much IT experience. The course “Cybersecurity for O&G Professionals” aims at emphasizing the role of employees as first-line defenders of company information, and at recognizing most common attack tactics. The course will also give some keys to ensure protection of company computer at home and personal devices (e.g. mobile phones).
Public :
The course is intended for anyone who works with computers, regardless of previous IT experience.
Level :Awareness
Prerequisite :
Degree holder in a technical field working in the E&P industry.
No prerequisites in IT.
Course Content
INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY
Introduction to cybersecurity.
The role of employees as company data first-line defenders.
Who is the weakest link? Are you?
MOST COMMON CYBERATTACKS
Review of common attack tactics.
How to recognize them?
E.g. phishing, e-mail scams, WhatsApp abuses, modern attacks.
PROTECTION
Risks of working from home.
Protecting personal devices such as mobile phones and tablets.
Protecting your privacy online.
Cyber hygiene.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will be (more) aware of the important role that professionals play as a first-line defense against cyber attacks, and will be able to effectively defend themselves against possible attacks.
Ways & Means
Virtual classroom ended by a business case.
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Coordinator :IFP Training instructors, with expertise in the field and trained in modern teaching methods adapted to the specific needs of learners from the professional world.
To French entities : IFP Training is referenced to DataDock ; you may contact your OPCO about potential funding.
Please contact our disabled persons referent to check the accessibility of this training program : referent.handicap@ifptraining.com
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