Cyber hygiene: digital security for everyone

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Who is this program for?

for Public Sector Employees

Representatives of government agencies, state institutions, and local authorities who seek to implement modern digital solutions in their work.

for Representatives of Public Organizations

Specialists who already work in technology or related fields and want to update their knowledge, expand their skills, and stay abreast of current digital trends.

for non-technical professionals in any field

Professionals who hold non-technical roles in teams and companies but interact with digital tools on a daily basis and want to use them safely.

Who will benefit?

NGO Staff

Those who work daily with beneficiary data, donor reporting, and communications with partners—and bear personal responsibility for protecting them.

Public Sector Professionals

Specialists from ministries, agencies, and municipal bodies who work with state registries, citizens' personal data, and internal systems.

Non-technical professionals

Anyone who uses digital tools every day but doesn't have an IT background—and wants to understand the risks rather than leave things to chance.

Executives and Managers

Those in charge of a team or processes: to know where the organization is vulnerable and to be able to take action when something goes wrong.

Learning Outcomes

UNDERSTAND WHY YOU MIGHT BE A TARGET

You'll see how and why cyberattacks target specific individuals and organizations, and what makes you vulnerable right now.

PROTECT YOUR ACCOUNTS AND DEVICES

You'll get specific tools and settings that enhance your security without requiring any technical knowledge.

SPOT MANIPULATION

You'll learn to tell the difference between phishing and social engineering and legitimate requests before you click the wrong link.

KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN THINGS GO WRONG

You'll have a clear plan of action in case of an incident, so you won't be at a loss and can act quickly.

Program

Want to know what exactly you can expect? We've put together a detailed program—it'll make it easier for you to plan your time and understand what skills you'll gain.

Kateryna Stetsyura,

Chief Product Officer in Beetroot Academy

Our training programs are designed so that knowledge is immediately put into practice—through hands-on exercises, case studies, and work with real-life scenarios.

Lesson 1. The Basics of Cyber Hygiene and Modern Threats

An overview: what is cyber hygiene?

Why you and your organization might become a target

How a striker thinks: 5 types of attacks

"Where am I vulnerable?" — Participants independently map out their own vulnerabilities across five categories: email, passwords, devices, social media, and workflows

Analysis of 3 Real-World Cases: Phishing via Google Workspace, a BEC Attack, and a Telegram Compromise

Lesson 2. Passwords, Access, and Account Security

What is authentication?

Weak vs. strong passwords, password manager

What is MFA? Is MFA a panacea?

Access management in an organization

A "Crack the Password" game

Creating a strong password

Account security checklist

Lesson 3. Safe Communication: Email and Messaging Apps

Email: why it's still the main target of attacks

What a suspicious letter looks like — a guide to spotting one

Email security settings (Gmail / Outlook)

Messaging apps: a comparison and guidelines for use (Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp)

What you shouldn't send via any messaging app

Practical exercise: “Find the dangerous letter”

Analysis of message screenshots

Establishing communication guidelines

Lesson 4. Phishing and Social Engineering

Mass phishing vs. spear phishing: anatomy of an attack

How a cybercriminal prepares a dispute-phishing Aattack: OSINT step-by-step

Vishing and smishing: voice and SMS attacks

The psychology of manipulation: 6 triggers with examples

Attacks via social media

Exercise 1: “Red Flags” (Participants individually mark each red flag on the phishing emails)

Exercise 2: “What Should We Do?” (four scenarios on cards—teams decide on the correct response)

Lesson 5. Device and Data Security

Malware: what it is, how it gets in, and how to prevent it

Laptop security: updates, antivirus, encryption, locking

Cell phone security

Public Wi-Fi and VPN

Cloud services and backups

Practical exercise: device checklist

Lesson 6. Cyber Incidents: What to Do When Something Goes Wrong

What is a cyber incident and what types are there?

The psychology of crisis: common mistakes made under pressure + real-life case studies

Scenario 1: your account was hacked

Scenario 2: clicked on a phishing link / downloaded a suspicious file

Scenario 3: data breach

Scenario 4: loss or theft of a device

Who to notify. Post-incident actions

Incident Game + Weekly action plan

Course Author and Instructor

Dmytro Sirosh

Cybersecurity Lead

19+ years of experience in cybersecurity leadership

Specializes in security management, risk management, and threat protection

How to get training within the program

This programme provides an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills that will help you effectively use modern technology in your professional activities. With the support of the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participants will be able to access advanced techniques and tools that will contribute to the development of their organizations.

1. Leave a request

Fill out the form and tell us about your motivation — what you expect from participating and why you or your team should be among the chosen ones. This is your chance to present yourself. Please note: the application does not guarantee automatic enrollment.

2. Wait for the answer

We process all applications in turn. So the later the start date, the later you can get an answer.

Be patient with us and wait for a letter from our team — check all folders, including spam.

3. Complete registration

Fill out the form that will come to you in the letter. This data will help us better organize the process and communication. This is a necessary step for the final registration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this free training?

Yes, participation is free thanks to funding from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The main thing is to meet the conditions of participation.

Is it mandatory to work in an IT company, public sector or NGO?

Yes, it is a must. At the time of starting your studies, you must be officially employed in such a company.

Are there any specific technical skills required?

No, this is a beginner's course starting from scratch. So you'll learn everything you need to know in the classes with the trainer.

Is prior experience in cybersecurity required?

You don't need one. In this mini-course, you'll learn the basics of security—the most important concepts for every user—explained simply and with practical examples.

Will there be practice during classes?

Yes, all our trainings are built with active practical tasks so that you can implement the knowledge gained on the next working day.

Will I get a certificate after the mini-course?

Yes, after successful completion of the mini-course, you will receive a certificate. To do this, you need to be present at all classes, do assignments and actively participate in discussions.

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Cyber hygiene: digital security for everyone

Who is this program for?

for Public Sector Employees

for Representatives of Public Organizations

for non-technical professionals in any field

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Who will benefit?

NGO Staff

Public Sector Professionals

Non-technical professionals

Executives and Managers

Learning Outcomes

UNDERSTAND WHY YOU MIGHT BE A TARGET

PROTECT YOUR ACCOUNTS AND DEVICES

SPOT MANIPULATION

KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN THINGS GO WRONG

Program

Course Author and Instructor

How to get training within the program

1. Leave a request

2. Wait for the answer

3. Complete registration

Frequently Asked Questions