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Data Security Best Practices for New Employees
Protect sensitive data at work by building secure habits into your daily routine.Preview the first lesson free — get full access to all 24 lessons.
Essential Provider : KnowledgeCity 8 chapters · 24 Lessons · 1h 20m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
In this Data Security Best Practices for New Employees course, you’ll explore how to protect sensitive data and safely manage digital communication. You’ll also learn how to report risks and follow regulations around data protection.
You’ll learn how your company’s data security policies are influenced by laws like the GDPR and HIPAA. You’ll also explore how your daily actions can help keep sensitive information like customer records and internal documents secure.
We’ll discuss best practices for password management and data storage, as well as ways to communicate safely using encryption, multi-factor authentication, and secure data transfer protocols.
This course also covers how to recognize insider threats and early warning signs. You’ll learn about the steps you can take to prevent accidental or malicious breaches, how to report incidents, and how to respond quickly when something seems wrong.
By the end of the course, you’ll understand why you need to stay current on emerging threats and build long-term habits that support a security-first workplace. Whether you’re a new hire or looking to refresh your knowledge, this course will help you make safer decisions every day.
What You'll Learn
- Identify different types of sensitive data and how to handle them securely
- Apply password management and secure data storage best practices for everyday tasks
- Spot insider threats and recognize early warning signs to reduce risk
- Follow secure file sharing and communication protocols, including encryption, multi-factor authentication, and secure data transfer
- Report security incidents quickly and respond to potential threats
- Recognize and avoid phishing attacks and apply a clean desk policy
Key Takeaways
- Company data security policies are influenced by laws such as the GDPR and HIPAA.
- Everyday employee actions help keep sensitive information like customer records and internal documents secure.
- Safe communication relies on encryption, multi-factor authentication, and secure data transfer protocols.
- Insider threats can be accidental or malicious, and recognizing early warning signs helps prevent breaches.
- Staying current on emerging threats and building long-term habits supports a security-first workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for new hires as well as anyone looking to refresh their knowledge and make safer decisions every day in a security-first workplace.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers protecting sensitive data, password management and data storage, secure communication using encryption and multi-factor authentication, recognizing insider threats and phishing attacks, reporting incidents, and staying updated on emerging threats.
Does the course explain how laws affect data security?
Yes. It explains how your company's data security policies are influenced by laws like the GDPR and HIPAA, and covers legal and regulatory requirements for data security.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will build skills in cybersecurity compliance, data protection strategy, and identifying insider threats.
Does the course cover what to do when something goes wrong?
Yes. It teaches steps to prevent accidental or malicious breaches, how to report incidents within the organization, and how to respond quickly when something seems wrong.
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM®)
Professional Development Credits (PDCs): 1.5
KnowledgeCity is approved by SHRM as a Recertification General Provider to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). By taking the courses approved by SHRM, KnowledgeCity can award SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
