Building a Cyber Security Culture & Security Awareness

Course Category : Cyber Security

An advanced training programme focused on embedding a strong cyber security culture and enhancing security awareness to reduce human-related risks and strengthen digital resilience.
Duration: 5 Days
Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Introduction

As organisations continue expanding their reliance on digital technologies and cloud-based services, human behaviour has become one of the most influential factors in cyber security effectiveness. Modern cyber threats increasingly exploit human vulnerabilities rather than technical weaknesses alone. This course provides participants with the knowledge and methodologies required to establish a sustainable cyber security culture, improve workforce awareness, and develop effective security awareness programmes that protect digital assets and support organisational resilience.

Targeted Audience

  • Executives and Decision-Makers
  • Cyber Security and Information Security Managers
  • Human Resources and Organisational Development Managers
  • Compliance and Risk Management Officers
  • IT Managers
  • Security Awareness and Training Teams
  • Employees with Cyber Security Responsibilities

Targeted Skills

  • Building Sustainable Cyber Security Cultures
  • Security Awareness Programme Design
  • Human Risk and Behaviour Analysis
  • Security Communication Strategies
  • Awareness Effectiveness Measurement
  • Compliance and Security Best Practices

Expected Outcomes

  • Understand the concept and importance of cyber security culture.
  • Develop effective security awareness programmes for diverse audiences.
  • Identify human behaviours that increase cyber risks.
  • Apply methods for measuring and improving security awareness.
  • Strengthen compliance with security policies and standards.
  • Support the development of a safer and more resilient digital workplace.

Training Topics Index

  • Cyber security culture concepts and organisational dimensions
  • The human factor in cyber security
  • Human-related cyber threats
  • Security culture and risk management alignment

  • Social engineering threats and attack methods
  • Phishing awareness and prevention techniques
  • Password management and multi-factor authentication
  • Protection of sensitive information and data

  • Security awareness programme development stages
  • Identifying target audiences and requirements
  • Creating awareness content and messaging
  • Strategies for promoting security culture

  • Principles of organisational behavioural change
  • Effective security communication strategies
  • Strengthening engagement and security commitment
  • Building cyber security champions within organisations

  • Security awareness performance indicators
  • Evaluating awareness programme effectiveness
  • Human-factor incident analysis
  • Continuous improvement of cyber security culture

Course Features

  • Updated and Interactive Content
  • Hypothetical Examples and Case Studies
  • Pre- and Post-assessments to Measure Impact
  • Verified Certificate with a QR Verification Code