Professional Certificate in Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Indigenous Orgs

• Cybersecurity Foundations: Understanding the basics of cybersecurity and its importance for Indigenous organizations. This unit will cover the fundamental concepts, threats, and best practices to protect digital assets.

• Network Security: This unit will focus on securing network infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems. Participants will learn about network security protocols and tools to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.

• Identity and Access Management: Protecting user identities and controlling access to sensitive data is crucial in cybersecurity. This unit will teach best practices for identity and access management in Indigenous organizations, including multi-factor authentication, access control policies, and user behavior analysis.

• Data Encryption and Protection: Participants will learn about encryption technologies and data protection strategies to secure sensitive information. This unit will cover encryption algorithms, data masking, and data loss prevention techniques.

• Cybersecurity Policies and Procedures: This unit will focus on developing and implementing effective cybersecurity policies and procedures for Indigenous organizations. Participants will learn about incident response planning, risk assessment, and business continuity planning.

• Cybersecurity Awareness and Training: Cybersecurity awareness and training are essential for all employees in Indigenous organizations. This unit will cover best practices for training programs, including phishing simulations, security awareness campaigns, and role-based training.

• Cybersecurity Regulations and Compliance: This unit will cover the legal and regulatory requirements for cybersecurity in Indigenous organizations. Participants will learn about compliance frameworks, data protection laws, and industry-specific regulations.

• Cloud Security: As more Indigenous organizations move their IT infrastructure to the cloud, cloud security becomes increasingly important. This unit will cover best practices for securing cloud-based applications and data, including cloud access security broker (CASB) solutions and cloud security posture management.

• Cyber Threat Intelligence: Gathering and analyzing cyber threat intelligence can help Indigenous organizations stay ahead of emerging threats. This unit will teach participants how to collect and analyze threat intelligence, including open-source intelligence (OSINT) and dark web intelligence.