Course information & enrolment

Cyber Security and Data Protection

This course develops practical awareness of cybersecurity and data-protection risks and the behaviours, controls and governance practices needed to reduce them.

Beginner to intermediate3 daysClassroom
Course overview

Build capability you can apply

This course develops practical awareness of cybersecurity and data-protection risks and the behaviours, controls and governance practices needed to reduce them. It covers common threats, identity and access, phishing, passwords and authentication, data handling, backups, incident response and organisational security responsibilities. The course is suitable for both technical and non-technical personnel because attackers rarely care whether the victim's job title says 'IT'.

Learning outcomes

What you’ll be able to do

  • Recognise common cybersecurity threats and attack methods.
  • Apply safer password, authentication and access-control practices.
  • Identify phishing, social-engineering and suspicious activity.
  • Handle sensitive data appropriately.
  • Understand basic backup, incident-response and reporting practices.
  • Contribute to an organisation's broader cybersecurity risk-management culture.
Frequently asked questions

Before you enrol

Who should attend?

All employees, managers, IT professionals, data handlers, administrators, compliance teams and professionals responsible for organisational information.

What else should I know?

Recommended level: Beginner to intermediate.

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