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Introduction to Cybersecurity & Remote Monitoring
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Why cybersecurity matters
What is Sirix remote monitoring?
Shared responsibility model
Access control & authentication
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Account security
Least privilege principle
Secure login practices
Knowledge check
Secure use of Sirix remote monitoring
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Secure remote sessions
Handling sensitive data
Approved vs Prohibited uses
Threat awareness
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Phishing & Social engineering
Malware & Ransomware risks
Insider threat risks
Knowledge check
Incident reporting & response
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What is a security incident?
Reporting process
What NOT to do during an Incident
Compliance & Policy
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Company security policy overview
Legal & regulatory requirements
Annual acknowledgement
Knowledge check & certification
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Exam
Cybersecurity 101

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Lesson 3.3
Approved vs Prohibited uses
Use Sirix tools only for authorized work. If a use case isn’t approved, pause and verify before acting.
Work purpose only
Follow authorization
Ask when unsure
Always watching. Always protecting.

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Why this matters

Sirix tools can impact real security operations. Using them outside approved purposes can create customer risk,
compliance issues, and incident response workload.

The rule is simple: Only use what you’re authorized to use, for approved business reasons.

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Approved
Authorized task, correct site, correct method, documented when required.
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Prohibited
Curiosity access, convenience shortcuts, or actions outside role/authorization.
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If unsure
Pause, verify authorization, then proceed or escalate.

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Approved uses
  • Accessing a site/system you’re assigned to support.
  • Performing a task tied to a ticket, alert, or approved request.
  • Taking actions that are verified and authorized (e.g., approved unlock/disarm).
  • Using monitoring tools to respond to security events in real time.
  • Documenting actions when required and closing sessions promptly.

Approved use = clear business purpose + authorization + correct process.

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Prohibited uses
  • Accessing sites “just to look around” (curiosity access).
  • Using someone else’s account or letting others use yours.
  • Bypassing steps for convenience (skipping verification/approvals).
  • Exporting/downloading data to personal devices or unapproved storage.
  • Performing actions outside your role or outside documented procedures.

Prohibited use = unclear purpose, missing authorization, or wrong method.

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The 10-second “Pause Check”
  • Purpose: Do I have a clear business reason?
  • Permission: Am I authorized for this site/action?
  • Process: Am I using the approved method and verification steps?

If any answer is “not sure,” pause and escalate to your lead or Security/IT.

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Quick scenario
A coworker asks you to “quickly unlock a door” for a site you don’t support because they’re busy.
Correct response: Don’t do it. Confirm the site owner/authorized responder and follow the approved request/verification process.
If needed, escalate to a lead.

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Key takeaway

Approved use is intentional and authorized. Prohibited use is curiosity, convenience, or bypassing controls.
When in doubt: pause, verify, escalate.

If something feels off, slow down — then verify or report.

Always watching. Always protecting.

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