Workshops and masterclasses

Cyber-security essentials

On-site training, up to 20 people
Half-day programme: £650 (exVAT)
Full-day programme: £850 (exVAT)

Stories of organisations exposing customers information to cyber threats continue to create headlines in the media, as well as the cyber criminals targeting companies data, money and knowledge assets. It is becoming increasingly important for organisations to not only maintain robust cyber security measures, but to also demonstrate this to clients.

The Cyber Essentials Masterclass provides an overview of the prevailing threats to digital security, as well as providing guidance on strategies for prevention and protection, and the importance of building digital strategy into core business processes.

Half-day programme

Introduction
  • The importance of cyber security in the digital economy

    • Vulnerabilities and types of attack
  • Systems vulnerabilities
  • Behavioural risks
  • Portable devices and media
  • E-mail and communications
  • Attacks: spoofing, phishing, DoS, backdoor

    • Strategies for prevention and protection
  • Effective data management: back-up and secure (Cloud) storage
  • Technical controls
  • Access controls: passwords and encryption
  • Behaviour and culture
  • Testing: pen testing

    • Standards and accreditation
  • The UK Government Cyber essentials scheme
  • Scheme requirements
  • Assurance framework
  • Self-assessment and accreditation

    • Full-day programme

    The above half-day programme, followed by in-depth and focussed planning, ideation and strategy for business leaders and senior managers:
  • Self-assessment activity
  • Business planning summary
  • Building cyber security into business strategy
  • The 10-steps to cyber security
  • Risk assessment and infrastructure audit activity


    • We bring training and development directly to you, through a range of workshops, masterclasses and planning sessions delivered to you and your staff on your premises. Save on the cost of expensive off-site training courses: we deliver training tailored to your needs at a fixed price regardless of how many staff attend*.