Cyber Security Update Workshop

Course Description

This practical workshop introduces the current cyber-security landscape and explains how everyone in an organisation can help protect its systems, information and reputation. Participants will explore common cyber threats, how attackers target people and technology and the practical steps that can reduce risk. The workshop examines the balance between security, cost and convenience, using recent examples and realistic scenarios to reinforce good security habits.
1/2 Day
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Duration / Delivery

This course can be delivered as a one- or two-hour webinar or as an interactive half-day workshop. The half-day format can include organisation-specific examples, group discussions and practical exercises.

Learning Outcomes

Recognise and avoid common cyber attacks
Make safer decisions when using email, online services and company systems
Protect accounts, devices and organisational information
Respond promptly to suspicious activity
Understand the financial, operational and reputational cost of a breach
Contribute to a positive cyber-security culture

Background

Cyber security is a business-wide responsibility, not solely an IT issue. Technical safeguards can be undermined by stolen credentials, weak access controls, unverified payment requests or a convincing phishing message.

Building cyber-security awareness helps employees recognise suspicious activity, respond appropriately and reduce the likelihood and impact of an incident.

Reducing Cyber-Security Risk

This workshop gives participants practical steps they can take to reduce cyber-security risk in their everyday work. It reinforces safe behaviour, prompt reporting and the importance of following organisational policies and procedures.

Introduction to Cyber Security

What cybercrime is and why organisations are targeted
The roles of people, processes and technology
Balancing security, cost and convenience
Understanding personal and organisational responsibility

Essential Security Controls

Secure devices, networks and cloud services
Firewalls, encryption and secure communications
Software updates and vulnerability management
Identity and access management
Multi-factor authentication
Strong passwords, password managers and passkeys
Least-privilege access
Secure remote and hybrid working
VPNs and approved remote-access tools
Backups and recovery
Safe use of email, websites and collaboration platforms

Current Cyber Threats

Malware and ransomware
Phishing, spear phishing, vishing and smishing
QR-code phishing (quishing)
Business email compromise and payment fraud
Account takeover and credential theft
AI-generated scams, impersonation and deepfakes
Social engineering
Online fraud
Malicious links, attachments and downloads
Physical security, lost devices and removable media
Insider and third-party risks

Recognising and Responding to an Incident

Warning signs of a possible cyber incident
Verifying unusual requests through a trusted channel
What to do after clicking a suspicious link
Reporting incidents quickly
Preserving useful information and evidence
Following the organisation's incident-response procedures
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