Staying Vigilant While Working Remotely

Training Theme 

This course on mobile vigilance raises awareness of the importance of separating professional and personal use on digital devices, such as laptops and smartphones. You’ll explore why using personal devices for professional purposes poses security risks, and how BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) can endanger company data.
The course also introduces specific protection techniques for portable and mobile devices, such as screen locking, encryption, and secure connections via VPN. You'll learn how to protect sensitive data and adopt safe behavior—especially when working in public places or on unsecured networks. With real-life examples and interactive content, this course provides you with the tools to secure your data, maintain confidentiality, and comply with your organization’s security policies.

Training Objectives 

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• Understand the importance of separating professional and personal use for business data security
• Apply best practices to protect sensitive information on both personal and work devices
• Use security tools such as VPNs and encryption to enhance data privacy on portable devices

Target Audience and Prerequisites 

Audience: Anyone looking to improve their digital security.
Starting level: Discovery
Prerequisites: No specific technical knowledge is required.

Means and Methods 

• E-learning Modules : Self-paced learning for accessible cybersecurity training.
• Evaluation Quiz : Test your understanding at the end of the course.

Training Content 

1 module with a duration of about 15 minutes : 

• Part 1: What is usage overlap?
• Part 2: Best practices for separating usage
• Part 3: Data confidentiality
• Part 4: Security of laptops and mobile devices

1 quiz of 10 questions

Learn more about cybersecurity

The “Usage Separation” course is essential for anyone using digital devices for professional work—whether at the office or remotely. As BYOD becomes more common, it is crucial to understand the risks of using personal equipment for business purposes.
This course introduces essential practices and tools to protect sensitive data and company information. By keeping personal and professional activities separate, you reduce vulnerabilities and ensure secure operations, even on the go. Through practical examples, the course includes recommendations from ANSSI and techniques such as encryption, VPN use, and device locking to help you secure your mobile environment.