Cyberhygiene Intensive Training
A 1-day hands-on workshop to secure your personal digital life
Cyberhygiene Intensive
Protect your personal digital life with practical security measures
1 Training Overview
This hands-on 1-day intensive workshop focuses on practical cyberhygiene measures that participants implement directly on their own devices during the training. Unlike theoretical security courses, this workshop transforms knowledge into immediate action, with each participant securing their digital life in real-time with expert guidance. By the end of the day, you’ll leave with properly configured security tools, strengthened accounts, and practical habits that significantly reduce your personal cyber risk.
1.1 Next Session
- Date: September 12, 2025
- Times: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Format: Available in-person or live virtual
- Prerequisites: Participants must bring their personal devices (laptop, smartphone)
- Price: $495 per participant (includes digital materials, lunch for in-person attendees, and 60-day support)
2 Training Curriculum
2.1 Morning Session: Foundational Security Implementation
Personal Device Security (9:00 - 10:30) - Understanding personal threat models - Operating system security updates and settings - Device encryption implementation (hands-on setup) - Securing home network configurations - Hands-on exercise: Configuring automatic updates and security settings on your devices
Password Security & Authentication (10:45 - 12:30) - Password manager selection and implementation - Creating and storing strong, unique passwords - Setting up multi-factor authentication on critical accounts - Security key and authenticator app configuration - Hands-on exercise: Setting up a password manager and securing top 5 critical accounts
2.2 Afternoon Session: Advanced Protection & Privacy
Secure Digital Communications (1:30 - 3:00) - Email security best practices and implementation - Secure messaging platforms configuration - Browser privacy settings and security extensions - Safe cloud storage practices - Hands-on exercise: Configuring browser security extensions and encrypted messaging
Data Protection & Recovery (3:15 - 5:00) - Personal backup strategy implementation - Mobile device security configuration - Social media privacy settings audit - Personal security maintenance plan development - Hands-on exercise: Setting up automated backups and recovery options
3 Learning Outcomes
By completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Implement device encryption on their personal computers and mobile devices
- Configure and use a password manager effectively
- Set up multi-factor authentication on critical accounts
- Optimize browser security and privacy settings
- Establish secure communication channels
- Create and implement a personal backup strategy
- Develop sustainable security habits for ongoing protection
- Recognize and avoid common security threats
4 Training Methods
Practical Implementation
This workshop prioritizes real-time implementation over theory:
- Bring-your-own-device hands-on exercises
- Step-by-step guided security configurations
- Immediate application of security measures
- Personal security configuration assistance
- Tool selection guidance for individual needs
Personalized Approach
We recognize that security needs vary between individuals:
- Customized threat modeling for your situation
- Support for multiple device types and operating systems
- Adaptation to individual privacy preferences
- Balance of security and convenience for sustainability
- Post-workshop follow-up and troubleshooting
5 Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for:
- Individuals concerned about their personal digital security
- Professionals who handle sensitive personal or work information
- Remote workers using personal devices for work
- Anyone who wants hands-on guidance implementing security measures
- People who have attempted to improve their security but aren’t sure if they’ve done it correctly
- Those who want to protect their digital identity and personal data
No technical background is required - the workshop is designed to be accessible to everyone while providing value even to technically proficient participants.
6 Materials and Resources
Participants will receive:
- Digital cyberhygiene implementation guide
- Personal security tools comparison matrix
- Security configuration checklists for different devices
- Recommended security tools list with installation links
- Threat modeling template for personal use
- Incident response guide for personal security breaches
- 60 days of email support for troubleshooting
- Certificate of completion
7 Lead Instructor
Elena Popescu
Digital Privacy Specialist, chen.ist
Elena specializes in practical digital privacy and security for individuals. With a background in both cybersecurity and user experience design, she excels at making security accessible and implementable for people of all technical levels.
Known for her patient, clear teaching style, Elena has helped thousands of individuals secure their digital lives through workshops, courses, and consulting. She is certified in information privacy (CIPP/E) and holds several security certifications.
8 Registration
Upcoming Training Sessions
Secure your spot in one of our upcoming Cyberhygiene Intensive training sessions:
- September 12, 2025: In-person (Bucharest) and Virtual
- October 18, 2025: In-person (Cluj-Napoca) and Virtual
- December 5, 2025: Virtual Only
Bring-a-friend discount: Register with a friend or family member and save 15% on both registrations.
9 Testimonials
"I've known I should be doing more to protect my digital life, but never knew where to start. This workshop was perfect - by the end of the day, I had a password manager set up with strong passwords, two-factor authentication on all my important accounts, and my laptop encrypted. Worth every penny!"
— Adrian L., Small Business Owner
"As someone who works with sensitive data, I wanted to make sure my personal devices were secure. This workshop provided exactly what I needed - hands-on help implementing strong security measures with guidance on which tools would work best for my specific situation. I now feel confident that I'm following best practices."
— Mirela D., Healthcare Professional
Ready to secure your digital life?
Join our Cyberhygiene Intensive workshop and leave with practical security measures already implemented.