Cyber Security Essentials for Payroll

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In today's digitally interconnected world, it is more important than ever to ensure that payroll data is secure. Cyber-attacks may compromise this data and expose the organisation to legal, reputational, and operational risks. This course provides you with an essential understanding of cyber security and how to protect your payroll data from threats.

In this course, you will learn how to identify common threats, secure your devices and networks, and minimise data breach risks. By the end of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to safeguard payroll information as well as respond appropriately to cyber threats.

Level: Intermediate

On this course you will learn:

  • Identify common cyber security threats
  • Implement best practises in defending against cyber security threats
  • Investigate and diagnose events relating to payroll systems

Courses are delivered using the IPPE Online Learning Portal. Once registered for the course, you will be introduced to the topics covered throughout the hour and the course learning outcomes. Learning is achieved via a step-by-step process throughout the module, with a short test at the end of each topic, ensuring you have a full understanding of the course.

The e-learning course guides you through:

Introduction to Cyber Security in the Payroll Function

  • What is Cyber Security?
  • Importance of Cyber Security in a Payroll Function
  • Systems

Understanding Cyber Threats

  • Social Engineering in Payroll
  • Cyber Attacks
  • Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
  • Malware, Ransomware, and Hacking
  • Insider Threats and Supply Chain Attacks
  • Common Mistakes
  • How do insurances work?

Secure Password Management

  • Creating strong passwords and Password best practices
  • Storage and Vulnerabilities
  • Multi-factor authentication

Email and Internet Safety

  • Malicious Links and Email Attachments
  • Safe Browsing

Secure File Handling

  • Encryption and File Protection
  • Secure File Transfer Methods
  • Secure Data Disposal

Data Protection Best Practices

  • Data Backup and Recovery
  • Network Security Measures
  • Software Updates and Patching
  • Legal Requirements (GDPR and DPA)

Incident Response and Reporting

  • Identifying Security Incidents
  • Reporting Procedures
  • Post-Incident Actions and Prevention

Payroll Update
Providing a full update of changes that may affect payroll, pensions and reward professionals the Payroll Update course is reviewed every 14 days to ensure that you remain up to date and compliant.

Two points
Two hours
Price: £199.00
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