ybersecurity & Data Privacy: Awareness – The First Line of Defense empowers law enforcement professionals to protect sensitive information, agency integrity, and public trust in the digital age. This one-hour online course delivers practical, real-world training on recognizing cyber threats, preventing data breaches, and ensuring compliance with CJIS, NIST, and DHS guidelines. Participants learn how everyday awareness, ethical decision-making, and sound cyber hygiene safeguard investigations, personnel data, and community confidence. Designed for sworn and civilian personnel alike, this course blends ethics, leadership, and operational readiness — providing actionable steps every officer can take to strengthen their agency’s cybersecurity posture.
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy - Awareness: The First Line of Defense
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Cybersecurity & Data Privacy: Awareness – The First Line of Defense is a one-hour online training course designed specifically for law enforcement officers, supervisors, and civilian personnel who handle sensitive information daily. Developed by J. Harris Training, this program bridges the gap between technology, ethics, and operational readiness — empowering every agency member to recognize, prevent, and respond to cyber threats.
In today’s connected policing environment, protecting digital information is as important as securing a crime scene. This course delivers real-world, law enforcement-specific cybersecurity awareness that goes far beyond IT basics. Through five concise modules and interactive quizzes, participants will learn how to safeguard Criminal Justice Information (CJI), uphold CJIS and NIST standards, and apply Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and IACP best practices to everyday operations.
What You’ll Learn
- Recognize the most common cyber threats targeting police agencies — phishing, ransomware, and social engineering.
- Apply daily cyber hygiene habits that prevent breaches and protect investigations.
- Understand your ethical and legal obligations when handling agency and personal data.
- Implement the “Stop • Think • Connect” model to reduce risk and improve awareness.
- Follow proper incident-reporting procedures and strengthen your agency’s digital defense.
Why This Course Matters
Data breaches, ransomware, and insider threats are on the rise across public safety. Whether you’re a patrol officer, detective, dispatcher, civilian employee or commander, your decisions online affect evidence integrity, officer safety, and public trust. This course provides the practical skills and awareness needed to protect your agency’s mission in the digital age.
Course Details
- Length: 1 hour (five self-paced modules)
- Format: 100% online, mobile-friendly, accessible 24/7
- Assessment: Five module quizzes with instant feedback
- Certificate: Printable certificate upon successful completion
- Price: $40 (individual access) - Purchase Orders accepted as well as agency bulk pricing for multiple licenses
Trusted References
Based on best practices and resources from: Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) · International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) · U.S. Department of Homeland Security / CISA · COPS Office · NIST and more.