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Compliance, Wellbeing & Inclusion

Cyber Security Awareness

Make every member of staff your first line of defence

Practical, jargon-free training that helps every member of staff recognise, avoid and report cyber threats – from phishing and social engineering to passwords, malware and public WiFi – delivered in-house or live online.

LengthHalf day or 1 day
LevelAll levels
FormatsIn-house · Live online · Public
Group sizeUp to 12 per group
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Overview

About the Cyber Security Awareness course

This instructor-led training helps attendees understand cyber security and be aware of potential threats. It explains the motivation behind cyber-crime, the common areas of attack and the techniques used to breach security – and why everyone needs to stay on guard. Designed for all staff regardless of technical ability, it is simple, practical and easy to understand.

It pairs well with our GDPR Training course, or run it as a live remote session via Microsoft Teams.

  • Reasonable course customisation included
  • Tailored to your industry, policies and specific risks
  • Reference material and attendance certificates
Phishing & Email

Recognise phishing, email scams and identity theft before they cause harm.

Passwords & MFA

Password security, password managers and multi-factor authentication.

Social Engineering

How criminals manipulate people – and how to respond correctly.

Devices & Networks

Malware, mobile threats, BYOD and staying safe on public WiFi.

Course outline

What the day covers

7 modules · tailored to your team on in-house courses
Understanding Cyber-Crime3 topics
  • Introduction to cyber-crime – what it is and how much it costs
  • Who cyber criminals are, including Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)
  • Who they target – and why “we’re not important” is no defence
Building a Cyber-Aware Culture2 topics
  • Education is everything
  • Why creating a good cyber awareness culture is key
Password Security4 topics
  • Password security
  • Testing your email account
  • Password managers
  • Multi-factor authentication
Email and People-Based Threats4 topics
  • Email safety
  • Identity theft
  • Social engineering
  • Phishing
Malware and Advanced Attacks3 topics
  • Malware threats
  • Mobile malware and rogue mobile applications
  • Advanced persistent threats (APT) and advanced attacks
Safe Working Anywhere3 topics
  • Internet safety
  • Bring your own device (BYOD)
  • Public WiFi
By the end of the course, attendees will be able to:5 topics
  • Understand the motivation behind cyber-crime and the common areas of attack.
  • Recognise the common techniques used to breach security.
  • Identify threats such as phishing, email scams and social engineering.
  • Protect sensitive information and follow best practice.
  • Respond correctly to and report potential cyber incidents.
Courses & fees

Ways to book this course

In-House at Your Premises

Full-Day Group Course

£845+ VAT
Total group price · Full day · up to 12 attendees
  • Instructor-led at your premises
  • Trainer travel included
  • Reference material & attendance certificates
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Live Online via Microsoft Teams

Half-Day Remote Session

£595+ VAT
Total group price · Half day · up to 10 attendees
  • Company-specific session with a cyber security expert
  • Live, instructor-led via Microsoft Teams
  • Reference material & attendance certificates
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All course fees include reasonable course customisation, supporting reference material, attendance certificates and trainer travel for in-house training. A post-course consultancy and support service is available for an additional fee.

Is it right for you?

Who the course is for

Who should attend

All staff members, regardless of technical ability, across any department or industry. The course is simple, practical and easy to understand for every employee.

Every course includes

More than just a training day

Dedicated account managerOne named contact who knows your organisation and your history with us.
Pre-course evaluationFree skills check forms so every delegate lands on the right level.
Course tailoringWe plan and customise closed courses around your roles, systems and files.
CertificatesA Keys Training certificate for every attendee, for training records and ESR.
Management feedbackPost-course feedback reviews so you can see what landed.
Free aftercareTelephone and email support for every delegate after the course.
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is covered in the course?

The course teaches employees how to recognise, avoid and report common cyber threats such as phishing, social engineering and unsafe online behaviour. Topics include phishing, email scams, social engineering, password security, safe browsing, device protection, data handling and reporting suspicious activity.

Who is this course for?

All staff members, regardless of technical ability, across any department or industry. The course is designed to be simple, practical and easy to understand for all employees.

What will attendees learn?

Staff will learn how to identify threats, protect sensitive information, follow best practices and respond correctly to potential cyber incidents.

Can the training be customised?

Absolutely. Content can be tailored to your industry, policies and specific risks, and reasonable customisation is included in the course fee.

Can the course be delivered remotely?

Yes. We run company-specific half-day live online sessions via Microsoft Teams with a cyber security expert for up to 10 attendees, or a full-day course at your premises for up to 12.

Is support available after the course?

Yes. A post-course consultancy service and support is available for an additional fee.

Training a larger group?

Our full-day price covers up to 12 attendees at your premises and the half-day remote session covers up to 10. If you have a larger team, several sites or want training at one of our venues, please speak with one of our team. We will help you work out the best way to run it and put together a tailored quote.

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