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Cyber Security Awareness Training

A half-day to full-day security awareness workshop designed for knowledge workers. Phishing, social engineering, password hygiene, and the day-to-day habits that keep the whole organization above the security baseline.

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Cyber Security Awareness Training
Format
Live virtual, in-person, or private on-site
Duration
1 day
Level
Introductory
From
$595.00

About this course

Course overview

Security is a team sport. This is the training that makes your team ready to play.

Cyber Security Awareness Training is the annual workshop every organization says it does and most organizations do badly. This one is deliberately different — it's taught live by a practitioner, not watched on a compliance platform, and it's built around the specific threats knowledge workers actually encounter: phishing emails that get better every quarter, social engineering that targets frontline staff, password habits that seemed fine in 2015 but aren't anymore, and the everyday decisions that determine whether an attacker gets a foothold or gets bounced.

Participants leave with concrete habits they can apply immediately, not just a certificate of completion.

Learning outcomes

What you'll learn

Every module is tied to an outcome you can bring back to your team the next day.

  • Recognize the current generation of phishing and spear-phishing attempts
  • Spot and resist social engineering in email, phone, and chat
  • Use password managers and MFA correctly (and explain why)
  • Handle sensitive data according to organizational policy
  • Report incidents early and without fear of blame

Audience

Who it's for

  • Every knowledge worker in your organization — this is company-wide baseline training
  • Frontline staff who handle external communication and are disproportionately targeted
  • New hires during onboarding
  • Any organization meeting annual security awareness training requirements for compliance

Course structure

Syllabus

A structured path from core concepts to applied practice.

Module 1

Part 1 — Threats That Matter

  • Phishing, spear phishing, and business email compromise
  • Social engineering beyond email
  • Physical security and tailgating
Module 2

Part 2 — Everyday Habits

  • Password managers and MFA — correctly
  • Safe handling of sensitive data
  • Incident reporting without blame
  • Remote and hybrid work security hygiene

Public cohorts

Upcoming sessions

Secure your seat in a live, instructor-led cohort. Private team deliveries available on request.

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Frequently asked questions

Still have questions?

Can this satisfy our annual compliance training requirement?
For most compliance frameworks, yes — but check with your compliance team for specific framework requirements. Private deliveries can include a branded attendance certificate and a custom compliance attestation if needed.
Is this interactive or lecture-only?
Interactive. The course uses live phishing-spotting exercises, role-play scenarios, and Q&A throughout. Nobody sits quietly watching slides.

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