Cyber Security Essentials for Businesses

It is no longer about “IF” you will be attacked, but “WHEN”. Are you ready?

Why Cyber Security?

In today’s data-driven, highly distributed world, companies now use the internet to undertake the very basic of business tasks, to advertise and sell, find new markets, customers and staff, communicate with customers and suppliers, process financial transactions, amongst others.

The Internet brings huge business opportunities and benefits; it also brings some security risks. It is increasingly important to manage these risks to take advantage of the internet whilst protecting your business.

Every day there are attacks on the IT systems of companies like yours, attempting to steal information and money, or disrupt business activities. More customers are now demanding that their suppliers are secure, making cyber security a business necessity for companies.

Cyber Security Training

Participants will gain first-rate taught and practical experiences from industry leading trainers through lectures, workshops, DIY sessions & use of real-time case studies.

Specifically, participants will gain knowledge on:

  • What cyber security is, how it affects businesses and why you should care;
  • The threats to how you do business and how they affect you as an individual;
  • How attacks happen and terms such as ‘phishing’ and ‘hacking’
  • The possible impacts of cyber attacks on you, your organisation, your employees and your customers;
  • Risk Management: Preventing Cyber attacks
  • What you can do to mitigate these impacts

The course is suitable for every individual / business that uses a computer or any Internet enabled device. This course is essential for all organisations, of all sizes, and in all sectors. This includes companies in the private sector, entrepreneurs, business owners, SMEs, general non-IT professionals, universities, charities, and public sector organisations.

Improved Reputation

Good cyber security strategies can enhance the reputation of a business and open up new commercial opportunities.

Reduced costs

Businesses can save money through adopting an efficient risk management “preventive” approach – plan, implement and review rather than a more expensive “reactive” approach on the aftermath of an attack.

Improved Competitive Advantage

Gain competitive advantage by being seen to take security seriously. Good security can be an enabler for a thriving business: you will be protecting your assets, your reputation, your customers, and your peace of mind.

Essential Security

The course is suitable for every individual / business that uses a computer or any Internet enabled device. This course is essential for all organisations, of all sizes, and in all sectors.

What our clients say

I am Carlon Gabriel from the Communal Co-operative Credit Credit Union.
I am very happy I took this course. The coopetition idea is great and the platform business model. I do believe we should keep in contact. Thanks
Carlon GabrielCarlon Gabriel Grenada

I really enjoyed the practical approach to the class. Tremendous amount of information and hands-on exercises. Everything was excellent. This class has enhanced my digital marketing strategy for my business.

Aleem YataliEntrepreneur
The mere fact that I am a repeat customer is proof of how impressed I am with your delivery and my belief that the material that is being taught at your courses adds value to position my business in a lead position for profitability and to achieve its vision.
I learnt new concepts and feel more up-skilled!
I recommend this course to any individual who wants to be relevant to operate in the modern business world.
Thanks again! every cent well-spent!

read more

Melissa Jones-GittensMelissa Jones-Gittens Trinidad & Tobago 

The training is insightful and professionally delivered; it reveals the realities of customer behaviour in digital age

Jegede Abiodun PaulUnderstanding Consumer Behavoir