Self-study course: Fundamentals of Information Security

The basics of information security for everyday working life at the university

What do IT and information security actually mean in day-to-day working life? What tricks do attackers use to get hold of data? How can I spot dangerous emails and links? And what is the right thing to do if something seems suspicious?

This self-study course answers these questions by providing basic knowledge about typical threats, safe behaviour and the correct handling of information. It also highlights the role that each individual plays in ensuring security at the university and explains how one can actively help to minimise risks through mindful behaviour. At the end of each unit, you can test your knowledge in a short quiz and, upon successfully completing the entire course, obtain a certificate as proof of completion.

You will need approximately 1.5 hours to complete all the sections, as well as an OpenOlat account.

Learning objectives:

  • Fundamentals of Information Security and Definitions
  • Prevention and risk mitigation of IT security incidents
  • How to behave in relevant everyday situations
  • Practical guidance

Key points at a glance:

Target groups:
Beginners and advanced learners

Processing time:
approx. 1.5 hours

Course duration:
You can start and pause at any time

Costs:
None

Course outline:
20 sections with lots of interesting stops

Requirements:
OpenOlat account

Information on registering for the course:

To start a course, click on the button for the relevant course at the top of the page, e.g. ‘Course for staff (German)’.

In the following, you will be guided through the OpenOlat portal redirected. There, simply log in using your University code . You can find out how to register with OpenOlat using Shibboleth authentication in the Step-by-step guide.