Course aim The aim of the course is to protect you, your organisation, and your clients from the increasing risk of cyber-attacks. The nature of our work as PR practitioners make us a high-profile target for bad actors, who may cause significant reputational damage.
Who should attend? Anyone. The course offers a unique blend of strategic advice and practical tips for PR practitioners at any stage of their career. There is no requirement for you to have a background in cybersecurity or IT. The course is good preparation for organisations looking to achieve Cyber Essentials certification (not included).
What to expect • An introduction to cyber security • An exploration of passwords, multi factor authentication, and passkeys • A survey of password managers and hardware keys • A look at different methods of backing up data • A conversation about phishing and social engineering • A discussion of new threats from AI • An outline of key measures when travelling • A quick recap of data protection and the GDPR • A brief look at insurance policies • An integration of cyber security with your internal comms and crisis toolkit.
Course objectives • Understand cyber security • Implement key measures today • Compile a risk register • Draft ‘Day 0’ and other communications templates • Prepare for Cyber Essentials.