Essential Cyber Security for Business Leaders

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This 5-day course equips managers and business leaders with the essential knowledge to understand, manage, and reduce cyber security risks. With cyber threats on the rise, it’s critical for non-technical leaders to grasp the fundamentals of digital security, protect company data, and create a culture of cyber awareness across teams.

Course Objectives:

    •    Understand key cyber security concepts, risks, and trends

    •    Identify common threats and how to prevent them

    •    Learn how to respond to security incidents

    •    Promote a culture of cyber awareness in your team

    •    Align cyber security practices with business strategy

Who Should Attend:

    •    Business managers and team leaders

    •    HR, operations, and finance professionals

    •    Project managers and compliance officers

    •    Anyone responsible for handling sensitive data or systems

Benefits:

    •    Greater confidence in managing cyber risk

    •    Practical knowledge of threats and how to mitigate them

    •    Ability to support IT and compliance teams more effectively

    •    Reduced risk of breaches, downtime, and data loss

    •    A safer, more secure workplace culture

Course Outline:

Day 1: Cyber Security Fundamentals

• What is cyber security and why it matters to business
• Types of threats: malware, phishing, ransomware, etc.
• Key terms: firewalls, encryption, multi-factor authentication
• Understanding the human factor in cyber risk
• The cost of cyber attacks: financial, legal, and reputational

Day 2: Common Threats & How to Prevent Them

• Spotting phishing and social engineering attacks
• Password management and access control
• Securing mobile devices and remote work setups
• Safe browsing, email, and file-sharing practices
• Cyber hygiene: daily habits that protect your business

Day 3: Managing Data and Compliance

• Data privacy vs. data security
• Understanding GDPR and data protection obligations
• Classifying and securing sensitive business data
• Building policies for data handling and storage
• Staff training and awareness initiatives

Day 4: Responding to Incidents and Breaches

• What to do when things go wrong: response planning
• Recognising and reporting a breach
• Building a basic incident response plan
• Working with IT, legal, and communications teams
• Learning from incidents: post-breach best practices

Day 5: Creating a Cyber-Aware Culture

• Leadership’s role in cyber resilience
• Embedding security into everyday operations
• Encouraging employee responsibility and vigilance
• Communicating cyber risks without causing panic
• Developing your cyber security improvement plan

Course Timings:

09:00 - 10:45 Session 1

10:45 - 11:00  Break

11:00 - 12:45 Session 2

12:45 - 13:00  Break

13:00 - 14:00 Session 3 

Available 2025 Dates:

• 21-25 July  
• 18-22 Aug
• 22-26 Sept
• 20-24 Oct
• 17-21 Nov
• 15-19 Dec

To book on this course or to enquire, please complete the Booking Request Form below.