Cyber security awareness for PR

Course aim
This comprehensive and interactive course will provide you essential knowledge and best practice to mitigate risks in an increasingly digitised and remote working/hybrid environment. You will learn about the latest threats, including ransomware, phishing and social engineering, as well as key actions to take to build cyber resilience – both personally and professionally.
 
Who should attend?
All interested in mitigating Cyber risks for self and clients
 
What to expect

• De-mystifying Cyber Security – its not just about IT!
• Relevant context to support PR professionals and their client’s reputation
• Real-life scenarios and case studies to consolidate learning
• Engaging and interactive discussion
• Practical tips to mitigate risks

Course objectives
Participation in the course will provide you with:

• An understanding of the importance of Cyber Security, with a focus for PR
• Knowledge of the Cyber landscape and threats, including social engineering, phishing, ransomware, the insider threat, email hacking and the latest trends
• An understanding of vulnerabilities in new ways of working and how to safeguard yourself and your/clients business
• An overview of key legislation and your obligations; and the impact of non-compliance including financial, operational and reputational
• An understanding of a holistic approach, encompassing people, processes, policy and processes to mitigate risks – both personal and professional
• Key areas to consider when managing incidents;
• Best practice and practical tips and support to build Cyber resilience.