Strengthening cyber defenses in an evolving digital landscape

Our Cyber Security series, delivered in partnership with Templar Executives, aims to equip PR and Comms professionals and organisations with key knowledge of Cyber Security, enabling them to stay safe and mitigate risks in a complex threat landscape.

The courses address Cyber Security holistically, offering practical advice and insights, whilst engaging learners in real-world scenarios. This course series has 5 modules each lasting 20-40 minutes to complete. 

Cyber Security full series

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1. Introduction to Cyber Security (£57)

  • Understand Cyber Security and why it is important
  • Learn about the various types of threats and vulnerabilities
  • Gain knowledge of good cyber hygiene to mitigate risks
  • Discover the roles and responsibilities of PR and Comms professionals in Cyber Security
  • The importance of compliance and good Cyber practices

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2. Social engineering (£57)

  • Understand what social engineering means and its consequences
  • Discover the various methods used by attackers
  • Be provided with insights to mitigate associated risks

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3. Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence (£57)

  • Know what Artificial Intelligence is and how it relates to Cyber Security
  • Understand the risks and opportunities of AI
  • Learn about good practices when using AI

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4. Passwords (£57)

  • Understand why passwords are important
  • Learn about password management best practices
  • Know how to develop a strong password

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5. Crisis Management and PR (£78)

  • Knowledge of what comprises a Cyber incident
  • Understand the role of PR and Comms during a Cyber Incident
  • Demonstrate the lifecycle of a Cyber incident
  • Be provided with Cyber incident scenarios and examples of good practice
  • Explore human factors and stakeholder management
  • Examples of good practices, including mitigating risk to reputation

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Our on-demand courses are hosted on our e-learning platform and are delivered through a mix of text, audio, video and more. Work through the bite-size course modules at your own pace and take short quizzes to reinforce your understanding of the content.

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