Lesson 1: Why vetting matters · 5 min
Before you begin · The problem · Sort the risks
Three pieces that work together
Learners prepare on their own, you answer questions live, and the surveys tell you what stuck. 2 fields to fill in with your own policy, contacts and locations; each one is highlighted inside the course.
What would you do?A team lead wants a free file tool. A news search shows the vendor had several breaches
Live deckQuiz · 4 slidesContent · 2 slidesWord cloud · 1 slidePoll · 1 slide
Feedback surveyHow much do you agree with each statement? I can:Have you had training on vetting tools before?What do you want to get out of this course?Overall, how would you rate this course?
6 lessons, about 30 minutes
What learners can do at the end of each lesson. Minutes are an estimate.
Lesson 2: Value and the vendor · 5 min
Is it worth adding? · Who is behind it? · Practise
Lesson 3: Security profile and encryption · 5 min
Who has your data? · Encryption · Check your understanding
Lesson 4: Privacy, settings and updates · 5 min
Privacy policy and settings · Updates · Practise
Lesson 5: Your checklist and the process · 7 min
The six-point checklist · Flashcards · Use the approved process · Check your understanding
Lesson 6: Final assessment · 3 min
Final assessment · Course complete
Source and credit: Adapted from Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) material; CISA does not endorse AhaSlides. Source: www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/training/vet-technologies-adding-them-your-network (opens in a new tab). AhaSlides condensed and rewrote this material for workplace teams and added quizzes and activities. Licence: US public domain (linking policy) (opens in a new tab)
Often taught together
Courses teams often run alongside this one.
Security Awareness Training
Security awareness essentials (opens in a new tab)
Security Awareness Training
Phishing & social engineering (opens in a new tab)
Security Awareness Training
PCI DSS awareness for card-handling staff (opens in a new tab)
Common questions
Yes. The course, the live deck and both surveys are free. Claiming the template into your AhaSlides account is free too.
Yes. The course is self-paced and online, and the live deck lets you add a live session in the room or online.
At onboarding or as continuing professional development, with a yearly refresher (best practice).
Anyone who can install software or request a tool: team leads, project managers, marketing and IT-adjacent staff.
Record completion in your own LMS or record system, so you can show who finished the course and when.
Yes, everything. Change the wording, swap scenarios for ones from your workplace, add your logo, or remove parts that don't apply.
Your own details, each highlighted inside the course:
- Link to your live session deck
- Link to the self-paced course