CYBERSECURITY · SHORT COURSE
Cybersecurity for HR Teams – Protecting Employee Data & Privacy.
Human Resource (HR) departments manage some of the most sensitive organizational data, including:
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About this course.
Human Resource (HR) departments manage some of the most sensitive organizational data, including:
- Personal identification information
- Payroll and salary records
- Medical and benefits data
- Disciplinary records
- Employment contracts
- Performance evaluations
Because of the sensitive nature of this data, HR units are increasingly targeted by:
- Phishing and social engineering attacks
- Payroll fraud schemes
- Business Email Compromise (BEC)
- Insider threats
- Data leakage incidents
- Unauthorized access to employee records
Many HR teams, however, lack structured cybersecurity awareness and practical safeguards tailored to HR operations. Common weaknesses include:
- Weak password and access management practices
- Poor handling of confidential documents
- Overexposed shared drives and email attachments
- Limited understanding of data protection regulations
- Lack of incident response preparedness
There is therefore a strong need for a practical, HR-focused cybersecurity course that equips HR professionals with the knowledge and tools to securely manage employee data, reduce risk exposure, and respond effectively to security incidents.
COURSE CONTENT
What the programme covers.
Day 1: Cyber Threat Landscape & HR Risk Exposure
01 Cybersecurity Fundamentals for HR
- Basic cybersecurity concepts
- Why HR is a high-value target
- Types of cyber threats affecting HR
02 Phishing & Social Engineering
- Email phishing techniques
- Payroll redirection scams
- CEO fraud and impersonation attacks
- Safe verification procedures
· Practical Session (Hands-On)
- Identifying phishing emails
- Simulated HR fraud scenarios
- Risk mapping for HR functions
Day 2: Protecting Employee Data & Privacy
03 Data Classification & Secure Handling
- Types of employee data
- Data sensitivity levels
- Secure storage and transmission
- Encryption basics
04 Access Control & Password Management
- Role-based access control
- Least privilege principle
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Secure shared folder practices
· Practical Session (Hands-On)
- Reviewing access control scenarios
- Identifying overexposed HR files
- Designing a simple data classification guide
Day 3: Secure Communication & Insider Risk Management
05 Secure Email & Document Sharing
- Safe attachment handling
- Secure cloud storage practices
- Protecting payroll data
- Avoiding data leakage
06 Insider Risk & Data Leakage Prevention
- Types of insider threats
- Monitoring and audit basics
- Exit process security controls
- HR’s role in reducing insider risk
· Practical Session (Hands-On)
- Insider risk case studies
- Designing secure exit procedures
- Reviewing document handling workflows
Day 4: Compliance, Privacy & Incident Response
07 Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance
- Principles of data protection
- Privacy obligations
- Employee consent and lawful processing
- Record retention policies
08 HR Incident Response Readiness
- Recognizing a data breach
- Immediate response steps
- Reporting and escalation
- Communication during incidents
· Practical Session (Hands-On Labs)
- Simulated data breach exercise
- Drafting an HR incident response checklist
- Privacy compliance gap assessment
Day 5: Strengthening HR Security Governance & Capstone
09 HR Security Governance
- Policy development basics
- Secure onboarding procedures
- Secure offboarding procedures
- Documentation and audit preparation
10 Building a Secure HR Environment
- Risk assessment basics
- Continuous improvement strategies
- Staff awareness and training
- Collaboration with ICT/security teams
· Capstone Practical Simulation
Participants will complete an HR cybersecurity improvement project, including
- HR risk assessment
- Data protection improvement plan
- Incident readiness checklist
- Access control review
- Policy enhancement recommendations
· Course Wrap-Up
- Practical evaluation
- Participant reflections
- Facilitator recommendations
- Certificate guidance
WHO IT'S FOR
Who should attend.
Target Group
This course is suitable for:
- HR Officers
- HR Managers
- Compliance Officers
- Records and Documentation Officers
- Payroll Teams
- Administrative Officers
- Employee Relations Officers
- HR Business Partners
Recommended Prerequisites
- Basic computer literacy
- Familiarity with HR operations
- No technical cybersecurity background required
AFTER YOU APPLY
What happens next.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Practical information.
- Venue
- Arusha, Tanzania
- Daily hours
- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Course fee
- TZS 1,300,000 · per participant
- Fee includes
- Course materials, lunch and refreshments
- VAT
- Fee excludes VAT
- Certificate
- Certificate of attendance
- Trainer
- Elly International training team
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