Cyber Security Awareness Training in brief: Cyber Security Awareness Training is an online CPD accredited course from ProCompliance covering the common attacks: malware, phishing, insider threats and identity theft. It takes approx. 40 minutes across 5 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
Phishing, which works by fooling a person, is by far the most common cyber attack UK businesses report: 38% of businesses faced one in the past year. Awareness is the most effective control there is.
Cyber Security Awareness explains what cyber security is and the types of attack your team are most likely to see. It covers keeping systems secure, reporting a concern, and staying safe when working remotely, in line with NCSC guidance and Cyber Essentials. It is for all employees, because every inbox is a way in.
Cyber Security Awareness Training at a glance
| Course | Cyber Security Awareness |
|---|---|
| Category | Business Compliance |
| Accreditation | CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | Cyber Essentials, NCSC guidance Read the official text |
| Further reading | National Cyber Security Centre: what is cyber security? |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, valid for 12 months, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
What the law expects on cyber security
UK GDPR requires every organisation that handles personal data to keep it secure. Article 32 calls for appropriate technical and organisational measures, and the ICO treats staff training as one of them.
What organisations have to do
- Protect personal data with security that matches the risk.
- Train staff to spot phishing and other common attacks.
- Set clear rules for passwords, devices and working away from the office.
- Report serious personal data breaches to the ICO within 72 hours of finding them.
- Test and review security measures regularly.
What you will be able to do
- Understand what a cyber attack is and how it happens
- Recognise the methods cyber criminals use to carry out attacks
- Keep your systems safe and secure
- Understand why keeping systems and data secure matters
- Respond the right way if you are the victim of a cyber attack
- Follow best practice to reduce the risk of a cyber attack
What Cyber Security Awareness covers
Introduction to cyber security
What cyber security is and what it aims to do, and who is at risk of attack. It also covers following policies and procedures, the main cyber threats and the measures that protect against them.
Types of cyber attacks
Malware and phishing, including spear phishing and suspicious emails. It then looks at insider threats and identity theft.
Cyber security scenarios
Scenarios that put the first two sections into practice.
Keeping passwords secure
Strong passwords and anti-malware software, sharing information and staying safe online, website safety and social media.
Reacting to suspected breaches
Harmful macros, spotting a breach and having a recovery plan. It also covers staying observant, employees and ex-employees, reporting a concern, what a breach can cost, using devices remotely and disposing of data safely.
Who should take Cyber Security Awareness Training
Everyone who uses email, the internet or company devices at work, in the office, at home or on the move. It matters most for staff who handle personal data or payments.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use Cyber Security Awareness Training most, and the standard it meets.
Common questions
How can my business get Cyber Security Awareness training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Cyber Security Awareness course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 40 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries CPD accreditation, and it follows the Cyber Essentials, NCSC guidance. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is cyber security training a legal requirement?
No law names it for every business. UK GDPR does require organisations to keep personal data secure with appropriate measures, and the ICO expects staff training to be one of them.
How often should staff do cyber security awareness training?
We recommend once a year, with a short refresher when threats or systems change or after an incident.
How will cybersecurity awareness training help my organisation?
Your staff learn to spot the threats they are most likely to meet, such as a phishing email, and what to do when something looks wrong. It also supports your compliance duties and lowers the risk of a costly data breach.
How long does the cybersecurity awareness course take?
The course takes approx. 40 minutes. A 20 question test follows, with a pass mark of 80%.
Is the cybersecurity training online?
Yes. It runs online through The Globe LMS, so your staff can take it on any device at their own pace.
Can this cybersecurity training course be used for staff training?
Yes. You can assign it to your whole team in The Globe LMS and see who has completed it. Each learner who passes receives a CPD accredited certificate, valid for 12 months.
