Module 1: Security and Privacy Basics for SaaS
Introduces foundational concepts of data security and privacy in SaaS, focusing on shared responsibilities across teams.
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30m
Data Security and Privacy Awareness for SaaS Teams
This course builds foundational data security and privacy awareness for SaaS and technology teams across functions (engineering, product, sales, CS, support, and operations). It focuses on how everyday decisions and behaviors affect security, compliance, and customer trust.
What this course covers
- Core concepts in data security and privacy relevant to SaaS (confidentiality, integrity, availability, lawful processing).
- Common risks and threats in cloud-based products and internal operations.
- Practical behaviors for protecting customer data (access control, secure handling, incident reporting).
- Privacy-by-design basics and how teams support compliance with frameworks like GDPR/CCPA at a non-legal, awareness level.
- Scenario-based examples of secure and insecure practices in day-to-day SaaS work.
Modules
Module 2: Common SaaS Threats and Human Error Risks
Explores common threats and risks in SaaS environments, emphasizing how human behavior contributes to incidents.
Module 3: Access Control, Authentication, and Least Privilege
Focuses on access control principles, authentication practices, and least privilege as they apply to SaaS products and internal systems.
Module 4: Handling Customer Data Securely in Daily Work
Describes secure data handling practices for SaaS teams in day-to-day tasks (support cases, exports, demos, internal collaboration).
Module 5: Privacy Awareness and Working with Legal/Compliance
Provides non-legal awareness of privacy obligations in SaaS and how teams collaborate with legal/compliance functions.
Module 6: Secure Collaboration, Tools, and Shadow IT
Addresses secure collaboration across tools and devices, including the risks of shadow IT and unsanctioned apps.
Module 7: Incident Awareness and Reporting
Explains what constitutes a security or privacy incident, why timely reporting matters, and how staff should respond.
Module 8: Scenario-Based Practice and Ongoing Security Culture
Uses scenarios to apply security and privacy concepts, and emphasizes that awareness is an ongoing practice, not a one-off training.
Course features
SCORM 1.2 or 2004
Audio Narration
Captions
Transcript
Knowledge Checks
Locked Navigation
Post-Assessment
Certificate
Frequently asked questions
Who should take Data Security and Privacy Awareness for SaaS Teams?
This course builds foundational data security and privacy awareness for SaaS and technology teams across functions (engineering, product, sales, CS, support, and operations).
How long does the course take?
About 30 minutes, delivered across 8 modules with knowledge checks.
What does the course cover?
Core concepts in data security and privacy relevant to SaaS (confidentiality, integrity, availability, lawful processing); Common risks and threats in cloud-based products and internal operations; Practical behaviors for protecting customer data (access control, secure handling, incident reporting); Privacy-by-design basics and how teams support compliance with frameworks like GDPR/CCPA at a non-legal, awareness level; Scenario-based examples of secure and insecure practices in day-to-day SaaS work.
Do learners receive a certificate?
Yes. The course issues a certificate on completion. It ships SCORM 1.2 or 2004 with audio narration, captions, transcript, and runs on the Provisant learning platform.
How much does it cost?
$5 per user per course per year. Annual billing saves 20%. Any course in the catalog can be added to a plan.