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Cybersecurity training package

E-learning courses for staff

No matter the size of your business, you can become susceptible to cyberattacks like hacking, phishing, or fraud at any time. Our cybersecurity training equips your team with the knowledge to identify cyber risks, understand their roles in safeguarding company assets, and apply best practices to protect against diverse threats. 

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Keep your company secure with cybersecurity training

95%

Human error is a deciding factor in 95% of cyber incidents, highlighting the importance of training your workforce.

48%

Just 48% of our 2023 Cybersecurity Survey respondents said they were aware of their company’s cybersecurity policies.

50%

As per the UK government’s cybersecurity breaches survey, 50% of organisations identified breaches or attacks in 2024.

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Prepare your team to fight cybercrime

Benefit from our flexible approach to cybersecurity training. Upskill your team with our proven, off-the-shelf courses or customise our learning solutions to suit your needs.

Our ready-made training package is designed to simplify topics such as device security, mitigating risks in AI use, and overall security awareness to prepare your team for modern challenges. Plus, by choosing Skillcast, you’ll have the insights to measure learning effectiveness, address gaps, and deliver regularly updated courses in various formats. Looking for a customisable approach to suit your company’s unique requirements? Our bespoke course options might be for you.

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About our learning styles

In-depth

These are our more detailed e-learning courses that include practice scenarios and typically last between 25 and 45 minutes.

Refresher

These targeted courses help reinforce your employees' knowledge and notify them of any updates they might not be aware of.

Express

Our focused training courses deliver employee learning in smaller chunks, typically lasting between 10 and 15 minutes.

Microlearning

These bite-sized animated training videos can be delivered as: standalone, embedded in detailed e-learning courses, or compiled into a learning path.

Access over 30 cybersecurity courses with our comprehensive training library

Information Security

The security of client and internal information is critical for businesses.

Cybersecurity

Most businesses conduct some or all of their operations using digital media.

Phishing

It's essential for your employees to know what phishing is, how to spot the signs of an attempt and how to protect themselves and your Company.

Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a regulatory framework set by the European Union to enhance the cybersecurity and operational resilience of financial institutions.

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Information Security

The loss or theft of commercially sensitive information may damage revenues, reputation and consumer trust.

Electronic Communications

Emails and instant messages can quickly make headlines, damage reputations and lead to lawsuits.

Spot a Phishing Attempt

Phishing emails are fraudulent attempts by cybercriminals to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information.

Business Email Compromise

Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a targeted cyberattack where criminals impersonate executives or hack accounts to steal money or sensitive information.

Records Management

Records management refers to employees' creation, storage, archiving, and disposal of business records.

Deepfake Awareness

Deepfakes use artificial intelligence to create fake images, audio or videos that can deceive individuals and organisations.

Understanding Information Security

Information security is essential to protect sensitive business and customer data from unauthorised access, breaches and cyber threats.

Common Cyber Threats

Cyber threats such as phishing, malware, ransomware and unsecured networks pose significant risks to businesses.

Zero Trust Cybersecurity

The zero trust cybersecurity model ensures IT systems remain inaccessible by default, requiring strict verification before granting access.

Bring Your Own Device Security

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies offer convenience and flexibility but also introduce cybersecurity risks.

Device Hygiene

Device hygiene is the practice of keeping digital devices secure and free from cyber threats to protect company data and networks.

Malware

Malware is malicious software designed to harm or exploit computer systems, ranging from viruses and ransomware to spyware and botnets.

Ransomware

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts files and demands payment for their release, often causing severe financial and operational damage.

Smishing

Smishing is a targeted phishing scam that uses deceptive text messages to gain sensitive information.

Spear Phishing

Spear phishing targets specific individuals with convincing emails designed to deceive them.

Video Conferencing

Video conferencing is a vital business tool, but it also presents security and privacy risks if not used correctly.

Vishing

Vishing is a social engineering attack where cybercriminals use phone calls to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information.

Creating Strong Passwords

Strong password protection is essential to safeguarding company systems from cyber threats such as brute force attacks and password guessing.

Multi-factor Authentication

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enhances security by requiring users to verify their identity through multiple authentication methods.

Reacting to Password Breaches

Password breaches can lead to unauthorised access, fraud and data theft, often resulting from weak passwords, phishing or insecure networks.

Information Classification

This training helps employees understand different levels of information classification, their restrictions and how to handle data securely.

Information Security on the Move

Handling company information securely, especially when working remotely or traveling, is essential to prevent data breaches and security risks.

Tailgating and Piggybacking

Cybersecurity is not just about digital protection but also involves securing physical access to critical systems.

Secure Web Browsing

Practicing safe web browsing helps to reduce security risks and protect sensitive information.

Supply Chain Cybersecurity

A company’s cybersecurity is only as strong as its weakest link and supply chain vulnerabilities can expose businesses to major breaches.

Transferring Information Securely

Securely transferring information is essential to protect sensitive data from breaches, legal risks and business disruptions.

Using Wi-Fi safely

Wi-Fi connectivity offers convenience but also exposes devices and data to security risks if not properly managed.

Advising Customers on Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility, including guiding customers to protect themselves from online threats.

CEO Fraud

CEO fraud is a type of Business Email Compromise where cybercriminals impersonate executives to trick employees into making payments or sharing confidential information.

Guide to Secure Remote Working

Remote work provides flexibility but also introduces cybersecurity risks that can compromise company data and systems.

Think Before You Click

Clicking on malicious links or attachments is one of the most common ways cybercriminals infect IT systems with malware.

Cybersecurity

Educate your staff on how to recognise cyber security risks, where they are likely to originate, how to combat them, and the support systems your Company has in place in the event of a cyber security incident.

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence

Companies are committed to ensuring the ethical and responsible use of AI technologies.

Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

Although you may feel that you treat people equally, sometimes your actions might be perceived differently by others, and lead them to feel uncomfortable or discriminated against.

Information Security

The loss or theft of commercially sensitive information may damage revenues, reputation and consumer trust.

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Your central portal for managing compliance

Available in Standard, Enhanced, or Premium packages, the Skillcast Portal provides the essentials for delivering business-wide compliance training. Enhance your compliance e-learning delivery with our comprehensive Learning Management System, or use your own. Benefit directly from our off-the-shelf courses or customise existing solutions to suit your needs.

Scaling Compliance Efficiency with a Tailored Solution

Common cybersecurity course questions

Where can I track incidents involving personal data?

Tools such as a Data Breach Register enable you to log, track, and respond to data breaches and similar incidents efficiently. Skillcast offers this tool, making it easy to document and manage incidents in line with compliance requirements.

How can I benchmark my team's cybersecurity awareness?

An anonymous cybersecurity awareness survey can assess your team's understanding of critical security practices. Skillcast offers ready-to-use surveys to benchmark awareness levels and identify areas needing extra focus.

Are Skillcast courses SCORM-compliant?

Yes. This means they can be delivered via the Skillcast Portal or any other SCORM-compliant Learning Management System.

What other tools are needed beyond training?

A comprehensive compliance solution often needs more than just training. Alongside e-learning, tools like declarationssurveys, and registers that track compliance tasks are usually essential. Skillcast provides full support to help you set up these additional tools.

Is our training content still compliant with the latest legislation?

  • You can check the latest course content updates in our library updates page: https://www.skillcast.com/compliance-course-library-updates
  • For major legislative changes, we:
    • Will send you email alerts to ensure you are notified
    • Offer you a free trial of newly created or updated content
    • Host webinars with compliance experts to explain the changes and how our training supports your ongoing compliance

Can you translate our content into other languages?

Yes, we offer translations in a wide range of languages. Let us know your needs, and we’ll confirm availability or work with you to plan translations for your selected modules.

What file types are supported by the Skillcast system?

Features

Supported file types and details

File Exchange

File types: PDF, Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, SCORM and xAPI files, and compressed zip files. Max file size: Default is 1GB, can be increased to a max of 2GB

SCORM files

Versions: SCORM 1.2, SCORM 1.2 for Moodle, SCORM 2004 2nd, 3rd and 4th Edition. Max file size: 1024MB

xAPI file

Max file size: 2GB

Videos

File types: MP4 or MOV. Videos must be optimised, with a max file size of 100MB. If the file is bigger, our Design Team can help

Images

File types: jpg, png and gif. The file size should ideally be 100KB, but it can be up to 250KB

CPD evidence

File types: Word, PDF, Excel and CSV. File size: the limit should be whatever the portal config option is set to. Servers are set to max 2GB

Policy documents

PDF or Word File size: the limit should be whatever the portal config option is set to. Servers are set to max 2GB

Offline activities evidence

File types: PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, CSV, PNG, GIF, JPEG, JPG, PPTX and MSG. File size: the limit should be whatever the portal config option is set to. Servers are set to max 2GB

Client logo files

File types provided by client: EPS, PDF, AI and SVG

Registers

PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, CSV, PPT, PPTX, POT, PPA, PPS, JPG, JPEG, PJEPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, MP4, MOV, WMV, CPTX, CP, TXT, ZIP and MSG files

Declarations

JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, XLS and XLSX files