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Quick Look Course Summary:Cyber Security Awareness Training (1 day)
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Length: 1 day(s)
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Price (at your venue): 1 Person R 5,654 EX VAT 3 Person R 3,982 EX VAT 10 Person R 2,954 EX VAT
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Certification Type:Non-Accredited
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Locations & Venues: Off-site or in-house. We train in all major city centres throughout South Africa.
Cyber Security – self-paced online, 6 months’ access: R595 per learner (ex VAT); teams of 10 or more pay less.
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Cyber Security Awareness Training (1 day)
Staff who spot phishing, scams and risky habits before they cause a breach – and who know exactly what to do when something looks wrong.
Most successful cyber attacks start with a person, not a computer: a convincing phishing email, a fake supplier invoice, a reused password or a lost phone without a lock. South African organisations are regular targets of ransomware, business email compromise and SIM-swap fraud, and under POPIA a security compromise involving personal information must be reported to the Information Regulator and to the people affected. Cyber security awareness training turns every employee into a first line of defence.
This one-day course is written for non-technical staff. It explains how attackers think, the main types of malware and attack, how phishing, identity theft and social engineering work, and the everyday habits that stop them: strong passphrases, multi-factor authentication, care with links and attachments, safe use of phones and social media, and prompt reporting. It closes with the bigger picture – cyber espionage, attacks on infrastructure, how organisations defend themselves and the legal recourse available under the Cybercrimes Act.
Every module uses real examples and short case studies, and delegates practise spotting phishing messages and fake websites. The course can be tailored to your own systems, policies and reporting channels.
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Why this course
For your organisation
- Fewer successful phishing, invoice-fraud and ransomware attempts
- Faster reporting of suspicious messages, lost devices and incidents
- Staff who understand their part in protecting personal information under POPIA
- Consistent user behaviour that supports your IT security policies
For your delegates
- Confidence to spot phishing emails, SMS and WhatsApp scams
- Practical habits for passwords, multi-factor authentication and updates
- Safer use of phones, social media and public Wi-Fi
- Knowing what to do, and whom to tell, when something goes wrong
What delegates will be able to do
- Explain what cyber security is and why every employee is part of it
- Recognise common malware, including viruses, worms, spyware, Trojans and ransomware
- Identify phishing, smishing, vishing and business email compromise attempts
- Create strong passphrases and use multi-factor authentication
- Protect mobile devices and social media accounts from misuse
- Describe how firewalls, VPNs, antivirus software and updates protect the organisation
- Respond to a suspected incident and report it through the right channel
- Outline the legal picture, including POPIA and the Cybercrimes Act, in plain terms
Who should attend
All employees who use email, the internet, business systems or a work phone – from reception and administration to finance, HR, sales and management. It is especially useful for finance and procurement staff who handle payments and supplier banking details, and for managers who need to reinforce security policies in their teams. No technical background is needed.
Course outline
Day 1 – Staying safe online at work
Cyber security fundamentals
- What cyberspace and cyber security mean in an ordinary workplace
- Why attackers target people, not only systems
- Who hackers are and what they want
- Case study: how one click led to a breach
Malware and types of attack
- Viruses, worms, spyware, Trojans and ransomware
- Password attacks and credential stuffing
- Denial-of-service attacks and passive attacks such as eavesdropping
- Why organisations commission penetration testing
- Case study
Breaches, scams and social engineering
- Phishing, smishing and vishing
- Business email compromise and fake changes to banking details
- Identity theft and SIM-swap fraud
- Online harassment and cyberstalking
- Exercise: spot the phishing message
Everyday prevention
- Strong passphrases and password managers
- Multi-factor authentication
- Care with links, attachments and downloads
- Checking that a website is genuine
- Mobile protection: screen locks, app permissions and lost devices
- Social media: location, birthdates, privacy settings and linked accounts
Protective technology
- What firewalls do
- Virtual private networks and public Wi-Fi
- Antivirus and anti-spyware software
- Why routine updates matter
- Backups as protection against ransomware
The bigger picture and responding to incidents
- Cyberterrorism, cyberwarfare and cyber espionage in brief
- Encryption, digital forensics and intrusion detection explained simply
- Reporting a suspected incident: what, when and to whom
- POPIA security compromises and the Cybercrimes Act in outline
- Personal action plan and close
How it is delivered
One day, 08:30-16:00. In person at your offices anywhere in South Africa, at a BOTI venue, or live online. One delegate or a group of up to 20; no technical background required. Workbook, phishing examples and a quick-reference card included. We deliver it at your offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and anywhere else in South Africa, at a BOTI venue in Johannesburg, or live online for teams in different places.
What our clients say
“The course was efficiently scheduled and planned around our timetable. We were impressed by the quality of training”
“All training sessions were well-coordinated, professionally delivered, and aligned with our scheduling requirements. We were particularly impressed by the high standard of facilitation and the depth of expertise demonstrated throughout the programmes.”
“All training sessions were well-coordinated, professionally delivered, and aligned with our scheduling requirements. We value the partnership and look forward to continued collaboration with Business Optimization Training Institute in the future.”
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Frequently asked questions
Can you run this course at our offices?
Yes. We train at client premises anywhere in South Africa, at a BOTI venue, or live online. Large organisations often run several groups so that every department is covered.
How many people can attend?
From one delegate to a group of about 20. The price per delegate drops as the group grows – see the price table, or ask us for a quote.
Is the course accredited?
No. It is a non-accredited short course, and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance.
Can it include our own policies and reporting process?
Yes. Send us your IT security and acceptable-use policies and your incident-reporting steps, and the facilitator builds them into the day so staff learn your rules, not generic ones.
Is this a technical course for IT staff?
No. It is an awareness course for all staff. IT teams may find it useful when planning awareness campaigns, but it does not cover technical security configuration.
Can you run this course in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban?
Yes. We train on site at your offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and across South Africa, at a BOTI venue in Johannesburg, or live online so a team spread over several offices can attend together.
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