Cybersecurity Awareness for Non-Technical Professionals (AI4-1)
Duration: 1 day
This practical one-day programme provides essential knowledge and skills to help employees recognise and respond to common cyber security threats. The course focuses on building awareness, promoting safe behaviours, and equipping participants with simple, effective measures to protect organisational data, systems, and devices. No technical background is required. This course is designed specifically for non-IT professionals and assumes no prior knowledge of cyber security.
This course is designed for all employees across the organisation who are not IT or cyber security professionals. It is relevant to anyone who uses a computer, phone or company system as part of their role — including managers, administrators, finance teams, HR professionals, customer-facing staff and remote or hybrid workers. It is particularly valuable for organisations without dedicated IT security teams, where every employee plays a direct role in keeping the organisation secure.
Understanding Cyber Risks
- Overview of the cyber threat landscape
- Phishing attacks and social engineering techniques
- Password security and multi-factor authentication
- Safe browsing practices and secure remote working
Protecting Information and Responding to Incidents
- Data protection principles and handling sensitive information
- Recognising and reporting security incidents
- Case studies and real-world examples
- Personal cyber security checklist and best practices
At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Identify common cyber threats, including phishing and social engineering attacks
- Apply practical steps to secure devices, accounts, and sensitive information
- Understand the importance of strong passwords and multi-factor authentication
- Recognise safe practices for browsing and remote working
- Contribute to maintaining organisational cyber security and respond appropriately to incidents