3-Hour Intro to Cyber Security Awareness & Essentials Workshop

Workshop Description

This 3-hour introductory workshop provides a practical foundation in cyber security awareness for non-technical professionals. Participants learn how common scams and cyber incidents happen, what warning signs to look for, and the right actions to take. Through real-world examples and guided exercises, the session translates cyber security concepts into clear, actionable practices that can be applied immediately in the workplace. The workshop focuses on prevention, risk awareness, and building a culture of shared responsibility for digital security.

Why Attend This Workshop?

Cyber threats are no longer limited to IT departments; they affect every employee and every business function. This workshop helps you understand how cyber attacks happen and what simple, practical measures can significantly reduce risk.

✔ Recognise common cyber threats such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering
✔ Learn how data breaches occur and the real business impact of security incidents
✔ Identify vulnerabilities in everyday workplace behaviours and digital practices
✔ Gain practical steps to strengthen personal and organisational cyber hygiene

Workshop Outline

This 3-hour session provides a practical introduction to cyber security essentials and risk awareness. Participants will examine real-world cyber incidents, understand common attacker tactics, and apply essential security practices to everyday work scenarios.

• Understand the current cyber threat landscape and why organisations are targeted
• Recognise common attack risks including phishing emails, malicious links, weak passwords, and unsecured networks
• Explore how social engineering exploits human behaviour rather than technology
• Learn essential cyber hygiene practices: password management, multi-factor authentication, device security, and secure browsing
• Case discussion: Analyse a real-world breach and identify preventable failures
• Apply a simple cyber risk checklist to your own role or department

Workshop Highlights

This session focuses on practical, real-world application rather than abstract theory. Participants examine actual cyber incidents, guided phishing exercise, and work through a structured cyber hygiene checklist that can be implemented immediately in the workplace.

✔ Real-world examples of cyber incidents affecting businesses of all sizes
✔ Phishing Recognition Exercise
✔ Practical cyber hygiene checklist you can implement immediately
✔ Clear explanation of key concepts without technical jargon
✔ Actionable framework for reducing human-related security risks

Who Should Attend

This workshop is suitable for business owners, managers, corporate professionals, administrative staff, and employees across all departments who regularly use digital tools, email, and cloud-based systems. It is designed for non-technical participants seeking to understand cyber risks and strengthen their organisation’s first line of defence. No prior IT background is required.

Pre-requisites

• Basic digital literacy
• Familiarity with email and common workplace software
• No technical or cyber security experience required

What You’ll Walk Away With

• A clear understanding of how common cyber attacks occur
• The ability to identify phishing attempts and suspicious digital activity
• Practical knowledge of essential cyber hygiene practices
• A structured personal action plan to reduce cyber risk
• Greater awareness of individual responsibility in protecting organisational data