Cyber Security Awareness for Modern Businesses
Cyber attacks no longer target only large enterprises. Small and medium-sized businesses, solopreneurs, and freelancers are now prime targets—often because attackers know security awareness and visibility are limited.
Cyber Security Awareness for Modern Businesses is a practical, non-technical course designed to help business leaders understand cyber risks in plain language and make smarter security decisions with confidence. This course focuses on awareness first, so you can recognize real threats, understand their business impact, and take the right actions—without needing an IT or security background.
What This Course Covers
This course introduces the core principles of cyber security using globally recognized frameworks, simplified for real-world business use:
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How cyber attacks actually happen, based on MITRE ATT&CK
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How to identify and manage cyber risk using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF)
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Essential security controls every business should have, aligned with CIS Critical Security Controls
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Understanding information security management through ISO/IEC 27001, without compliance complexity
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Common cyber threats such as phishing, ransomware, data breaches, and account takeovers
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Cyber security basics for cloud apps, email, devices, and remote work
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Incident response and recovery—what to do before, during, and after a cyber incident
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Awareness of regional data protection laws and cyber security best practices
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Measuring and improving your security posture using a structured Cyber Health Index
Each topic connects theory to real business scenarios, helping you understand not just what to do, but why it matters.
Who Should Take This Course
This course is ideal for:
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Small and medium-sized business (SME) owners and founders
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Solopreneurs, freelancers, and independent professionals
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Startup teams and non-technical managers
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Finance, HR, operations, and compliance professionals
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Anyone responsible for business data, systems, or customer trust
No technical or coding experience is required.
What You’ll Know After Completing This Course
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Understand the most common cyber threats facing modern businesses
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Identify weaknesses in your people, processes, and technology
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Speak confidently about cyber security risks with vendors, partners, and IT teams
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Understand how global frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, and CIS Controls apply to your business
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Prioritize security improvements without feeling overwhelmed
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Recognize early warning signs of cyber incidents
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Respond calmly and effectively if a security issue occurs
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Measure your current cyber security posture using a Cyber Health Index
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Make informed decisions about tools, controls, and investments
Most importantly, you’ll gain clarity and confidence—replacing fear and guesswork with a structured, business-focused approach to cyber security.