Cybersecurity Training for IT Roles

Course Description:
IT professionals have elevated access and responsibility for protecting an organization’s technology infrastructure. This course provides practical guidance on cybersecurity best practices, cyber hygiene, backup strategies, AI-related threats, third-party risk management, information sharing protocols, and privileged account protection to strengthen organizational resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Target Audience:
IT Managers, IT Directors, System Administrators, Network Administrators, Cloud Administrators, Security Administrators, IT Engineers, Database Administrators, Help Desk Managers, and Super Users.

Estimated Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Course Standards Alignment:
This course aligns with guidance and best practices from:
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53 (Awareness and Training Controls)
• Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls v8
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) guidance on cyber hygiene and resilience
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Information Security Management practices

Intro / Welcome Message

Duration: 4 minutes

This training course is comprised of 6 modules. Each module has a training video followed by a quiz (knowledge check) which is not graded. To receive a certificate of completion, complete the videos and quizzes, and complete the final assessment with a passing score of 80 percent or higher.

Module 1: Cyber Hygiene Best Practices

Duration: 10 Minutes

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
• Apply cybersecurity best practices to daily IT operations.
• Reduce vulnerabilities through secure configuration and maintenance.
• Strengthen organizational defenses against common attack vectors.

Topics Covered
• Defense-in-depth principles
• Principle of least privilege
• Secure system configuration
• Timely patch management
• Vulnerability management
• Secure remote administration
• Endpoint protection
• Multi-factor authentication
• Security logging and monitoring
• Asset inventory management
• Secure disposal of media
• Continuous security awareness
• Key Takeaways

Knowledge Check

Module 2: Backup and Recovery Best Practices

Duration: 22 Minutes

Learning Objectives
Participants will understand how effective backup strategies support business continuity and ransomware recovery.

Topics Covered
• Types of Backups
• Backup Locations
• Backup Frequency
• Backup Testing
• Backup Protection
• Best Practice

Knowledge Check: 5 Questions

Module 3: Traffic Light Protocol (TLP)

Duration: 8 Minutes

Learning Objectives
Participants will understand how to appropriately share sensitive cybersecurity information using the Traffic Light Protocol.

Topics Covered
What is TLP?
• The Traffic Light Protocol provides a standardized method for labeling and sharing sensitive information.

Responsibilities
• Honor distribution restrictions.
• Verify labeling before sharing.
• Protect sensitive threat intelligence.
• Prevent unauthorized disclosure.

Knowledge Check

Module 4: Common AI Attacks and Mitigation Tactics

Duration: 16 Minutes

Learning Objectives
Participants will recognize AI-related cyber risks and implement appropriate safeguards.

Topics Covered
• Common AI Threats & Attacks
• Mitigation Strategies
• Best Practices

Knowledge Check

Module 5: Third-Party Operational Risk Management

Duration: 18 Minutes
Learning Objectives
Participants will understand the risks associated with vendors and third parties and support resilient operations.

Topics Covered
• Third-Party Risk
• Business Continuity
• Disaster Recovery
• Best Practices

Knowledge Check

Module 6: Protection of Elevated Privilege Accounts

Duration: 18 Minutes

Learning Objectives
Participants will understand how to secure privileged accounts and reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

Topics Covered
• Elevated Privileges
• Risks of Misuse
• Administrative Responsibilities
• Best Practices

Knowledge Check

Final Assessment
• 25 multiple-choice questions
• Minimum passing score: 80%
• Certificate of Completion issued upon successful completion