Cyber Security for SMEs

A pragmatic course for SMEs, executives, and IT managers who want to make their organization "AI Ready." Learn how to meet basic cybersecurity requirements to use AI tools safely and effectively protect yourself against modern threats.
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With Kai Hermsen

Video duration

40 Minutes

Study Time

1,5 hours

Skill-Level

Advanced

Role

All Roles

What you will learn in this course:

In this course, you will learn how to bridge the gap between the desire to use AI and the necessary security. We focus on "low-hanging fruits" and pragmatic measures to quickly raise your security level.
The focus is not on theoretical invulnerability, but on practical resilience: How do you ensure your company survives an attack and can use AI securely?
You will learn:
  • Why cybersecurity is the prerequisite for any AI strategy
  • How AI changes threats (phishing, deepfakes, data poisoning, shadow AI)
  • How to determine your current security status with an assessment (DIN-Spec 27076)
  • How to effectively secure access (passwords, multi-factor authentication, passkeys)
  • How to build a digital safety net using automatic updates and the 3-2-1 backup rule
  • How to harden endpoints (laptops, MacBooks) through encryption and firewalls
  • How to secure networks (VPN, tethering) and use Endpoint Detection Response (EDR)
  • How to take management responsibility and establish a security culture
  • How to make policies accessible (e.g., through AI onboarding agents)

Chapters in this course: