This training on secure remote access equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to protect remote work environments from cyber threats. Designed within the scope of the CYRUS project, the course covers best practices for securing remote connections, including Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), endpoint security and access control measures. Participants will also learn to identify risks such as phishing attacks, unauthorized access and insecure network configurations.

Target audience are employees working remotely, IT administrators as well as students and professionals handling sensitive data outside secure corporate networks.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

  • Enhance endpoint security with MFA, antivirus and system hardening
  • Strengthen home network defenses using secure router settings and firewalls
  • Configure VPNs with strong encryption protocols for secure remote access
  • Recognize and mitigate cyber threats targeting remote users
  • Understand the role of VPNs in securing online communications

The training is free of charge and offered as self-paced e-learning available on demand from April 2025 to October 2025 with a duration of approximately 2 hours.

 

 

Source: European Digital Skills & Jobs Platform

 

Competence Area

Information and data literacy

Topic

  • Information systems
  • Digital transformation principles
  • Advanced technologies (AI, blockchain, Io , big data etc.)

Course Cost

Free

Course Eligibility

  • 18-29 years old
  • 30-54 years old
  • >55 years old

Digital technology / specialisation

  • Cybersecurity

Digital skill level

  • Basic

Geographic Scope - Country

  • European Union
  • Non-EU

Type of initiative

International initiative

Target audience

  • Digital skills in education.

Target language

  • English

Target group

  • Persons with 0-3 years work experience
  • Persons with 3-10 years work experience

Organization

Typology of training opportunities

Course

Training duration

Up to 1 week

Credential offered

Generic