Course

IT security for users at the workplace («SAW»)

In this course, you will learn what security measures are essential to ensure the security and integrity of your company's data.
Duration 1 day
Price 800.–
Course documents Digicomp courseware and reference book

Course facts

Key Learnings
  • Understanding the main dangers and risks of using PCs, the Internet and email 
  • Understanding the defensive measures that can be taken or requested against them
  • Understanding the main legal frameworks 
Content

1 General IT Security Measures

  • Confidentiality, integrity and availability, traceability
  • Safety regulations for general work and projects, reporting flow
  • Emergency measures and reporting system
  • Observation and reporting obligations

2 Dealing with confidential data

  • Processing, storage, transmission and storage of confidential data
  • Discretion in conversations, fax, SMS, e-mail and Internet as well as in social engineering
  • Backup of necessary data and configurations
  • Disposal of defective or no longer needed data carriers
  • File storage (classification, dispatch, disposal)

3 Security at the workplace and the correct use of passwords

  • Deletion of temporary files, caches, etc.
  • Clear Desk Policy
  • Private work at the workplace
  • Sensitive use of third-party or private software
  • Guidelines concerning the use of passwords (UID and PWD)
  • Password selection and change frequency
  • Deposit, disclosure and storage of passwords
  • Group use of resources

4 Internet connection (Internet and e-mail at work)

  • Dangers (dangerous content / active content elements)
  • Legal control according to EDPS (Principles on controls and sanctions in case of abuse)
  • Documents (Attachments)
  • Surf traces (logs, cookies, caches)
  • Safe usage of e-mail (encryption, certificates)
  • Dealing with private e-mails
  • Caution when handling e-mails (dubious e-mails, attachments, distribution lists, wrong addressee)

5 Behavior when a computer virus occurs

  • Introduction / Types of viruses
  • Detection of viruses and instant measures
  • Dealing with antivirus tools

6 Working with your notebook on the go and at home

  • Legal principles and policy: Who may process data outside the company?
  • Screensavers and boat protection
  • Handling login and data as well as mobile data media
  • Handling of additional security devices (SmartCard, Token ...)
  • Special travel features (business data on the road/cross-border)
Target audience

The course is particularly suitable as a company course to sensitize employees to dangers and risks (topics can be individually adapted or supplemented to company-specific needs).

Requirements

You have good PC user skills.

Additional information

The topics can be individually adapted to your company-specific needs or supplemented accordingly.

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11
Dec
2025
Berne
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CHF 800.-
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Dec
2025
Basel
German
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Dec
2025
Zürich
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11
Dec
2025
Berne
German
Timetable
CHF 800.-
exkl. 8.1% Mwst.
CHF 800.-
exkl. 8.1% Mwst.