First Steps Cybersecurity

for Freelancers and Solopreneurs


Implement minimum cybersecurity standards, learn to use AI securely, protect your business and impress your clients.

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Curriculum


  Cybersecurity Basics to keep your Business going:
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  A. Your Digital Work Environment
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  B. Accounts, Tools & Passwords
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  📺Cybersecurity Basics for the Age of AI
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  📺AI Tool Check
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  C. Segmentation & Boundaries
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  One week to implement A./B./C.
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  D. Data Storage & Backups
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  E. AI Emails, Phishing & Social Engineering
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  F. Client Data & Everyday Privacy
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  G. Working on the Go
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  📺Tips for safe and secure (Summer) Holidays
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  H. Website, Domain & Public Exposure
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  📺SEO - AEO - GEO - Managing Visibility in the AI Internet
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  I. Social Media
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  J. Worst Case Prep for Solopreneurs
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  Show your new skills!
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  More: From Zero to Cybersecurity Certification
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Your Accountability Partner:

Carolin Desirée Toepfer

As external Chief Information Security Officer and IT Forensics Specialist, I help organizations build a stronger cybersecurity posture, adopt AI securely, and turn complex risks into clear, actionable decisions.

My work sits at the intersection of Cybersecurity, AI Security, Risk Management, and Regulatory Compliance. I help organizations understand emerging cyber and AI risks, establish practical security structures, and implement secure AI solutions without slowing down innovation.

I sit at the table where the rules are written: as a member of several working groups, I collaborate directly with legal experts, representatives of highly regulated organizations, and relevant authorities. I translate complex regulatory and security requirements into practical, cost-efficient measures that strengthen resilience without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.

As an entrepreneur, I understand the reality behind the requirements. Security needs to work not only on paper, but in everyday operations, under time pressure, with real people, real budgets, and constantly changing technology. My goal is to enable organizations and their teams to make better security decisions every day.

My keynotes and trainings are popular with both executives and employees because I don't use fear to create awareness, and I don't create dependencies to sell security.