Cybersecurity for SMEs - protect your business without fear

It is a totally free program that will allow you to:
- Improve the security of your business. 
- Be aware of emerging threats and trends in cyberattacks. 
-  It will prepare you to know how to respond to security incidents, providing you with the keys to preventively protect your company. 
- In addition, you will learn about the applicable  regulations and legislation

Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
1.1 What is cybersecurity? Definition and importance in today's world.
1.2 Common Cyber Threats:
1.2.1 Malware (viruses, ransomware, Trojans)
1.2.2 Phishing and social engineering attacks. Example of a real campaign.
1.2.3 DDoS
attacks 1.2.4 Hacking
1.3 Consequences of cyberattacks: Economic losses, reputational damage, disruption of operations
Module 2: Computer 
Security Basics 2.1 Hardware and software: Basic components of a computer system.
2.2 Networks: Basic operation of networks, types of networks (LAN, WAN).
2.3 Operating systems: Differences between operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).
2.4 Information security: Concepts of confidentiality, integrity and availability.
Module 3: Good Security
Practices 3.1 Strong passwords: Creating and managing strong passwords.
3.2 Mobile Device Security: Protecting Smartphones and Tablets.
3.4 Data backups: Importance of regular backups.
3.3 Safe Internet Browsing: Identification of fraudulent websites.
3.5 Email security: How to avoid falling for phishing attacks.
Module 4. Emerging Threats and Trends 
4.1 IoT and security: Vulnerabilities of IoT devices.
4.2 Cloud computing and security: Risks associated with cloud computing.
4.3 Cryptography: Basic concepts of encryption and decryption.
4.4 Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity: How AI is used to both attack and defend.
Module 5: Follow-up and Response
Incidents 5.1 Incident detection: Warning signs and detection tools.
5.2 Incident Analysis: Investigation of a security incident.
5.3 Incident Response: Incident Response, Containment, and Recovery Plan.
5.4 Communication in the event of incidents: How to report an incident to data subjects.
Module 6: Regulations and Legislation

6.1 Legal framework of cybersecurity: Applicable laws and regulations.
6.2 GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation.
6.3 Other standards: ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

To be an employee of a Spanish SME (with a number of employees from 1 to 249), or to 
be self-employed Up to 5 employees per company (CIF) can participate in the course