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 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.
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 Zoom. After each session, you’ll receive clear next steps and checklists to keep your organization moving forward.
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Key Topics: Creating and maintaining an inventory of all hardware and software, identifying outdated or unused assets
Why They Matter: You can’t protect what you don’t know you have. A clear, up-to-date inventory is the foundation for plugging security gaps and preventing unauthorized access.
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Key Topics: Implementing organization-wide multi-factor authentication (MFA) and removing old, inactive user accounts
Why They Matter: MFA significantly reduces the risk of compromised credentials. Regularly pruning inactive accounts shuts down easy backdoors attackers often exploit.
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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 communication norms for security awareness, selecting or creating ongoing security training, and developing a basic incident response plan.
Why They Matter: A strong security culture empowers everyone to act as a first line of defense. Being prepared with an incident plan dramatically reduces damage and downtime when something goes wrong.
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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?
Our next cohort takes place on Zoom in September 2025:
Session One - 1 Sept 2025 @ 11-12 Pacific Time
Session Two - 8 Sept 2025 @ 11-12 Pacfic Time
Session Three - 15 Sept 2025 @ 11-12 Pacific Time
Session Four - 22 Sept 2025 @ 11-12 Pacific Time
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 $1,000 but you can use the discount codes listed below to pay-what-you-can. The goal is to make this course accessible to any organization that needs the support, regardless of budget.
How much time should I expect to spend each week on the program?
Each live session lasts about one hour, and the homework can take an additional 2–3 hours depending on your organization’s size or complexity.
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.
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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 to help you secure your operations and demonstrate your impact to leadership.
Pay-What-You-Can
Our program follows a pay-what-you-can model as part of our commitment to making security accessible as a public good.
Please use one of the following discount codes based on your organization's financial capacity:
PAYFULL - for standard pricing (your full payment helps subsidize other organizations with limited resources)
PAYTHREEQUARTER - for a 25% reduction
PAYHALF - for a 50% reduction
PAYQUARTER - for a 75% reduction
PAYNOTHING - if you need full financial assistance
All participants receive access to the same experience regardless of payment.