Cybersecurity Basics – Online training in 16 languages
Cybersecurity Basics
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Cybersecurity Basics at a glance
- Legal basis
- Art. 32 DSGVO (EU General Data Protection Regulation), §§ 3, 5 and 12 ArbSchG (German Occupational Safety and Health Act)
- Who must participate
- All employees with access to email, IT systems, or company data
- How often
- There is no statutory interval for all companies. Training upon hiring and annually thereafter is recommended; industry-specific requirements may be stricter.
- Proof
- Written or electronic documentation with date, content, and participants; Armstrong automatically generates a certificate for this purpose.
Facts about the training
| Legal basis | Art. 32 DSGVO, §§ 3, 5 and 12 ArbSchG |
|---|---|
| Target group | All employees with access to email, IT systems, or company data |
| Refresher | every 12 months |
| Duration | 20 minutes |
| Languages | 16 |
| Proof | Certificate with knowledge test |
What participants learn
- Recognizing and repelling phishing
- Ransomware and social engineering
- Safe handling of emails
- Creating and managing strong passwords
- Responsible use of data and devices
Frequently asked questions
Is cyber security training mandatory for employees?
For companies processing personal data, training is part of the technical and organizational measures under Art. 32 DSGVO. Specific requirements apply additionally to certain industries.
What do employees learn specifically?
Recognizing phishing emails, dealing properly with ransomware and social engineering, using secure passwords, and reporting incidents immediately.
Is online safety training legally permissible?
Yes. Safety training may be conducted electronically if the content is workplace-related, comprehension is tested, and employees can ask questions of a competent person at any time (DGUV Regel 100-001 (rules of German statutory accident insurance), Abschnitt 2.3). Armstrong tests comprehension with knowledge questions and provides a question function.
How is the safety training documented?
Upon completion, each person receives a certificate with their name, date, topic, and the result of the knowledge test. Participation can be retrieved by the employer at any time in the participation matrix – this provides proof of documentation in accordance with § 4 Abs. 1 DGUV Vorschrift 1. (German statutory accident prevention regulation)
About this course
The "Ready for Cybersecurity" training course provides essential knowledge for recognizing and defending against current digital threats. You’ll learn how to identify common attacks such as phishing, ransomware, and social engineering—and how to protect yourself against them. A key focus is on handling emails securely, creating and managing strong passwords, and using passkey and multi-factor authentication methods responsibly. You’ll also learn why cybersecurity affects everyone and what typical scams are used in both corporate and personal settings. Another key learning objective is responding appropriately to incidents and reporting suspicious activity early on to minimize potential damage.
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