ProtectPLUS is your new compliance and training system, designed to help you and your organisation stay on top of policies, training, and essential resources in one easy-to-use platform.
The "Introduction and Overview" article provides a starting point for getting to know ProtectPLUS. It gives you a clear outline of the platform, explains the key tools available, and shows you how everything fits together.
From here, you’ll be able to see what each main section - Dashboard, Policies, Resources, and Training is designed to do, with links to detailed articles for further guidance.
This article is designed to help you understand the overall structure of ProtectPLUS before exploring each area in more depth.
Overview Video
Getting started
ProtectPLUS is split into four main sections:
- Dashboard - your homepage starting point, guiding you to the most relevant tasks and updates.
- Policies - here you'll see any unread policies assigned to you, with the ability to read and confirm you've understood them.
- Resources - a library of files, documents and videos that you can view or download.
- Training - a dedicated area where you can complete online courses, download certificates, and record any additional training you've undertaken.
Dashboard
When you log in, you’ll land on the Dashboard, which gives you a quick view of what’s most important. From here, you can see:
- What should I do next? - your key actions at a glance. Clicking on each of these takes you to the specific task.
- News - updates and announcements provided by Shred-it.
- Recommended for you - training, policies and resources relevant to your organisation.
Policies
The Policies section is where you'll find any policies that have been assigned to you for review.
When you open the Policies section, you'll see three key sections:
- All Policies - a complete list of policies available to you.
- What should I do next? - a guide that highlights the policies you are required to read and confirm.
- Reading List - a summary of how many policies you still need to read or have read.
By default, you will have 5 policies relevant to your organisation ready for you to read and sign.
For a comprehensive step-by-step article on the Policies tool, please see our Policies article here.
Resources
The Resources section is where you can preview, download and watch resources. The resources cover a range of topics, including data protection, information security, and more.
From here, you can:
- View documents directly in your browser
- Download files such as policies, factsheets and templates
- Access videos that can be watched online or downloaded if enabled
On the relevant resource, click the View Resources button.
From here, you can browser resources by tile or tree view:
Tile View
Click on View PDF to open a resource.
Tree View
Click on the title of the resource or select the Preview button on the right-hand side to open it.
For a comprehensive step-by-step article on the Resources tool, please see our Resources article here.
Training
The training section is where you can complete online courses, track progress, and maintain up-to-date training records.
Your Training is split into four areas to keep you on track:
- Not started - Courses that have been assigned but not yet begun.
- In Progress - Course you've started and can continue at any time
- Completed - Courses you've successfully finished, with certificates available to download
- Expired - Courses that have expired, but can still be accessed and completed
The Certification Centre is where you can download certificates and record any additional training you've undertaken.
For a comprehensive step-by-step article on the Training tool, please see our Training article here.
Navigation Bar (Top-Right)
The top-right menu provides access to key tools that help you manage your account, stay informed, and get support when needed.
- Search - Quick find policies, resources, or training within the system
- Recycle Bin - Restore or permanently delete policies (for future use)
- Notifications - Stay updated on new policies or training tasks
- Help (?) - Access our Help Centre for Support articles, or replay the product tour
- Profile - Manage your notification preferences (email or in-app)