Cyber Awareness Training
Every employee plays a role in protecting your organisation's information. In this short, practical training your people learn to recognise cyber threats such as phishing and social engineering, and what they can do to prevent incidents.
Who is the Cyber Awareness training for?
- All employees, from reception to management
- New starters as part of onboarding
- Teams that handle client, financial or personal information
- Organisations preparing for ISO 27001 certification
What you'll learn
Cyber awareness essentials
- What cybersecurity is and why it matters
- Common cyber threats
- Phishing and social engineering
- Passwords and authentication
- Safe use of devices and systems
Protecting information
- Data protection
- How and when to report an incident
- Employee responsibilities
- An introduction to ISO 27001
After the training
After completing the Cyber Awareness training you can:
- recognise common cyber threats such as phishing and social engineering
- use strong passwords and authentication correctly
- work safely with devices, systems and information
- know how and when to report an incident
- understand your own responsibilities for information security
- know the basics of ISO 27001 and why it matters to your organisation
You also receive a certificate of completion and keep access to your facilitator for questions while you put it into practice.
Bernard Chadenga
Head of Cyber Consulting · Cybersecurity, risk & ISO training specialist
Bernard Munyaradzi Chadenga is a subject matter expert and experienced trainer with over 20 years in cybersecurity, risk management and digital transformation across Southern Africa. He is first and foremost an educator. For years he has designed and delivered masterclasses and professional development programmes, and has mentored emerging talent, several of whom are now CISOs.
At the ISO Specialist Academy he brings that practical, boardroom-tested experience to ISO training. He shows learners how management system standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 work in practice, connecting governance, information security, enterprise risk and business strategy so the standards become workable tools rather than paperwork. Bernard has advised C-suite leaders and boards as a vCISO.
His training is known for making complex topics clear, and he teaches with energy and authority, giving delegates the knowledge and confidence to build, implement and sustain resilient, compliant organisations.
Enrol for the Cyber Awareness training
All sessions are live and virtual, and new dates are scheduled regularly. Enrol now or ask about the next available date and private sessions for your team.
- Price
- R914
- Time
- ½ day
- Structure
- 2–3 hours
- Format
- Live virtual workshop or self-paced
Experiences of participants
The strength of our training is the combination of practice, interaction and direct applicability. Participants value that:
- the training is directly applicable in their work
- the realistic cases help them really understand the standard
- the guidance is personal and involved
- they feel more confident in their role
- they stand stronger towards management and colleagues
Which training is right for me?
Want everyone to work securely? Start with Cyber Awareness for all staff and the ISO 27001 Introduction for the people involved in your ISMS.
Responsible for setting up the ISMS? ISO 27001 Implementation takes you from scope and risk assessment to controls and internal audit in two weeks.
Leading the project or auditing it? Choose Lead Implementer to run the full certification project, or Lead Auditor to plan and lead ISO 27001 audits.
Not sure which training suits your role or learning goals? Request a quote or book a call with Sam, our training coordinator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cyber Awareness Training?
Every employee plays a role in protecting your organisation's information. In this short, practical training your people learn to recognise cyber threats such as phishing and social engineering, and what they can do to prevent incidents.
Who is the Cyber Awareness training intended for?
This training is intended for all employees, from reception to management, new starters as part of onboarding, teams that handle client, financial or personal information and organisations preparing for ISO 27001 certification.
What will I learn during the Cyber Awareness training?
You will learn to recognise common cyber threats such as phishing and social engineering, use strong passwords and authentication correctly, work safely with devices, systems and information, know how and when to report an incident and more. See the programme above for the full outline.
Is this training suitable without an IT background?
Yes. Cyber Awareness is written for everyday users. No technical knowledge is needed.
Do I need prior knowledge to take part?
No prior knowledge is required. This training is designed for every employee, regardless of role or technical background.
Can we bring our own cases?
Yes. Wherever possible we work with practical situations from your own organisation, so you can apply what you learn straight away.
Can we book a private session for our team?
Yes. We can run a private virtual session for your team and tailor the examples to your organisation. Contact us to discuss the options.
Can we run this training for all our staff at once?
Yes. Cyber Awareness can be delivered as a live virtual workshop for a whole team or department, or as a short self-paced course that staff complete in their own time.
Will I receive a certificate after the training?
Yes. After completing the training you receive a certificate of completion from ISO Specialist Academy.
How does this training help my organisation achieve ISO 27001 certification?
You learn what auditors look for and how to make the requirements work in practice, which helps your organisation prepare for the external certification audit with confidence.
What makes this training practical?
Your trainer, Bernard Chadenga, brings over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management and digital transformation, including advising boards as a vCISO. We combine knowledge of the standard with real examples, interactive exercises and templates you can use immediately.
Is the training delivered online?
Yes. For now, all our training is delivered virtually in live online sessions, so you can take part from anywhere without travelling.
We are ISO Specialist Academy
We believe training only has value if you can apply it the very next day. That's why you won't get dry theory from us, but practice-oriented training you can put to work in your organisation immediately.
Our trainers are consultants who guide organisations every day in quality, health and safety, environment and information security. They know what businesses face and translate complex standards into clear, practical steps.
Whether you need to understand a standard, run an internal audit or lead an implementation, our courses give you the knowledge and confidence to do it yourself, with personal attention and room for your questions throughout.
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