Course description
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.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Those who work with payroll data should be familiar with cyber security. A payroll department's large volume of confidential data makes it an attractive target for cybercriminals seeking to exploit system vulnerabilities. The compromise of this data can result in identity theft, fraud, legal issues, and reputational damage for the organisation and its employees. This course will provide you with information on how to protect payroll data from cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and hacking. As well, you will gain an understanding of how to detect and respond to cyber incidents.
Training Course Content
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
Expenses
Price: £199.00 + VAT
Continuing Studies
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.
Request info
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
The UK’s leading provider of education for payroll. Leading the profession through education, membership and recognition. Established in 1980 as an official industry body, the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) is the only Chartered institute for payroll, pensions and reward...
Case Studies
COVID-19 - Updates from the CIPP
Read how the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals is responding to Coronavirus (COVID-19).