Cyber Security Foundations
Build a Strong Security Foundation In Four Weeks
Are you a growing organization looking to bolster your cyber security fundamentals — without wading through unnecessary fluff?
Our affordable 4-week Cyber Security Foundations offers practical, step-by-step guidance, including how to get buy-in for security initiatives, to help you secure your operations and demonstrate your impact to leadership.
Most attendees are able to recoup the cost of this course through implementing our recommendations.
Our pay-what-you-can model makes foundational cyber security practices accessible to organizations of all sizes, reflecting our commitment as a benefit corporation to promote security as a public good.
We believe that by removing financial barriers, we can create a more secure society where private data stays private and purpose-driven organizations are empowered.
100% of participants reported feeling more knowledgeable about cyber security after completing Cyber Security Foundations than they did before.
Lay Strong Cyber Security Foundations
In just four weeks, gain the know-how to protect your organization from common threats. We focus on the essential steps that yield big results.
Actionable, Not Theoretical
No endless lectures—each session comes with hands-on tasks and checklists, so you can implement changes in real time. You’ll actually see progress each week.
Demonstrate Your Impact
Not only will you level up your cyber security posture, you’ll also learn how to share tangible results and milestones with leadership. Showcase how your efforts reduce risks, improve processes, and safeguard valuable data.
Flexible and Accessible
Designed for small to mid-sized organizations, our sessions are concise but impactful—perfect for busy teams who need results without spending hours in technical deep-dives.
Peace of Mind
By the end of the course, you’ll have an established security baseline and a manageable schedule of recurring tasks, ensuring ongoing protection for the long term.
Certificate of Completion
Every participant gets an official certificate recognizing your commitment and growing expertise in cyber security — perfect for performance reviews or stakeholder updates.
What to Expect
Our cohort meets once a week for a 1-hour live session on our learning platform. After each session, you’ll receive clear next steps and checklists to keep your organization moving forward.
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Key Topics: Making the case for security with leadership, identifying decision-makers and building internal champions, creating and maintaining an inventory of all hardware and software.
Why They Matter: Security improvements stall without leadership support. We’ll give you four proven strategies to get buy-in, then build the asset inventory that underpins everything else.
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Key Topics: Understanding the MFA hierarchy (which methods are actually secure), implementing organization-wide MFA, password manager fundamentals, and removing old, inactive user accounts
Why They Matter: MFA is the single highest-impact security control you can implement — and it’s free. We’ll show you exactly which methods to use, how to roll out a mandate, and how password managers solve your shared credential headaches.
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Key Topics: Securing cloud productivity suites like M365 or Google Workspace and other critical services
Why They Matter: These platforms are prime targets for cyber attacks. Proper configurations help close dangerous loopholes, ensuring your everyday tools aren’t easy entry points.
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Key Topics: Building security communication channels and norms, cross-team security partnerships with Communications, Finance, and Development, course wrap-up, and planning your next steps
Why They Matter: Security can’t live in one person’s lane. We’ll show you how to partner with other teams to extend security across your whole mission, then map out your road ahead.
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After the final session, we invite you to schedule a one-hour session with our expert ethical hackers and security experts to:
Discuss any remaining questions
Receive personalized recommendations based on your organization’s needs
FAQs
What are the dates for the next Cyber Security Foundations?
All sessions for Cyber Security Foundations will be held on our learning platform.
Our Q3 2026 cohort takes place on the following dates:
Session One - 10 September 2026 @ 10-11 PT
Session Two - 24 September 2026 @ 10-11 PT
Session Three - 1 October 2026 @ 10-11 PT
Session Four - 8 October 2026 @ 10-11 PT
Our Q4 cohort takes place on the following dates:
Session One - 5 October 2026 @ 11-12 PT
Session Two - 19 October 2026 @ 11-12 PT
Session Three - 26 October 2026 2026 @ 11-12 PT
Session Four - 2 November 2026 @ 11-12 PT
How much does the program cost?
We offer this program using a pay-what-you-can model and most attendees can expect to offset the cost of this course through the work we will do together.
The suggested price is $750. Our goal is to make this course accessible to any organization that needs the support, regardless of budget, so please use the following discount codes for a reduction in payment. All participants receive access to the same experience regardless of payment.
PAYTHREEQUARTER - for a 25% reduction
PAYHALF - for a 50% reduction
Need further financial assistance? Email us at outreach@riprapsecurity.com.
How much time should I expect to spend each week on the program?
Each live session lasts one hour, and we assign homework so that you can immediately start improving your security. Some homework you’ll knock out in a few hours, while some will require participation from your staff to knock out. We give you all the templates, talk tracks, and how-tos you’ll need to succeed.
My organization doesn’t have IT staff. Who should attend the program?
This course is designed for small-to-mid-sized organizations, even those without dedicated IT teams. Anyone who wears an IT hat at your organization makes a great fit.
Can we organize a dedicated program for our grantees, coalition members, or members?
We love working with foundations, coalitions, and membership groups! We offer special arrangements for foundations, associations, nonprofit coalitions, and industry groups that want to provide security training to their members. This can be a cost-effective way to strengthen security across your entire network. Email our team at outreach@riprapsecurity.com to learn more.
I’ve got a question that’s not answered here. What now?
Let’s chat. Hit up our team at outreach@riprapsecurity.com.