Cybersecurity · Security Awareness Training
Cybersecurity training for employees that people actually remember
Practical cybersecurity training for employees of companies in Canada, the UK, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Pakistan. Short sessions, realistic phishing simulation campaigns and clear results, so your staff become your strongest defence instead of the easiest way in.
Overview
Why cybersecurity training for employees matters
Most successful attacks still begin with a person. Someone opens an attachment, types a password into a fake login page or pays an invoice that was sent by a criminal pretending to be a supplier. Firewalls and antivirus help, but they cannot stop a member of staff who has been convinced to let the attacker in.
Good cybersecurity training for employees changes that. Not with a long annual video that people click through while answering email, but with short, regular, realistic practice. People learn what phishing looks like in their own inbox, what to do when something feels wrong, and that reporting a mistake quickly is always better than hiding it.
Our cybersecurity training is built around your company, your systems and the scams your industry actually sees. We measure progress with phishing simulation campaigns and report results in a way management can understand.
What our cybersecurity training for employees includes:
- Live workshops on site or online
- Short online lessons staff can finish in minutes
- Phishing simulation campaigns with safe landing pages
- Role based sessions for finance, executives and IT
- Training for new joiners on day one
- Monthly reports on clicks, reports and completion
Training topics
Security awareness training topics that match real attacks
We choose topics from what is happening to companies like yours, and keep each one short and practical.
Spotting phishing emails
How to check the sender, the links and the request. The most useful skill in any security awareness training, practised with real examples.
Invoice fraud and fake supplier phishing
Finance teams learn the warning signs of business email compromise, when a criminal changes bank details on a real looking invoice, and how to verify by phone.
Passwords and multifactor sign in for staff
Why reused passwords are dangerous, how a password manager helps and why staff should never approve a sign in prompt they did not start.
Social engineering by phone and message
Social engineering is not only email. Staff practise handling calls, WhatsApp messages and visitors who pretend to be IT support or a senior manager.
Staff working safely from anywhere
Public WiFi, shared computers, lost phones and home routers: simple habits that keep company data safe outside the office.
Staff reporting phishing without fear
How to report a suspicious message or a mistake in seconds, and why fast reporting matters more than never clicking.
Programme
How cybersecurity training for employees runs
A yearly loop that builds habits rather than a single event people forget by next week.
- 1BaselineA first phishing simulation to see where you stand.
- 2TeachShort sessions on the topics that matter most.
- 3PractiseRegular phishing simulation campaigns.
- 4CoachQuick lessons for anyone who clicks.
- 5MeasureClick rate, report rate and completion.
- 6RefreshNew topics as new scams appear.
Formats
Cybersecurity training formats compared
Most companies use a mix. We help you choose what fits your staff and schedule.
| Format | Length | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live workshop | 60 to 90 minutes | Launching a programme, leadership teams, high risk roles | On site or online; plenty of questions and real examples. |
| Short online lesson | 5 to 10 minutes | Regular refreshers for all staff | Easy to fit into a working day; completion tracked. |
| Phishing simulation | Ongoing | Measuring and building real habits | Safe emails that teach in the moment if someone clicks. |
| Role based session | 45 to 60 minutes | Finance, executives, HR and IT administrators | Focused on the attacks each role really faces. |
| New joiner briefing | 20 to 30 minutes | Every new member of staff | Sets expectations from the first day. |
Sessions are delivered in English, and in Urdu for teams in Pakistan who prefer it.
Where we work
Security awareness training in Canada, the UK, the Gulf and Pakistan
We deliver cybersecurity training for employees in six countries, adapted to the scams people actually receive there.
Security awareness training in Canada
Training for Canadian teams on the scams common in North America, including fake tax agency messages and invoice fraud.
Security awareness training in the UK
Security awareness training for UK businesses, supporting Cyber Essentials and the expectations of clients and insurers.
Security awareness training in the UAE
Phishing simulation and training for multinational teams in the Emirates, where fake delivery and payment messages are common.
Security awareness training in Saudi Arabia
Security awareness training for Saudi organisations, supporting the awareness requirements in the national essential cybersecurity controls.
Security awareness training in Qatar
Cybersecurity training for companies in Qatar, with sessions for staff and management alike.
Security awareness training in Pakistan
Security awareness training for Pakistani banks, software houses and enterprises, including scams that use local payment apps and SMS.
Phishing simulation
How our phishing simulation campaigns work
A phishing simulation is a safe, fake phishing email sent to your staff to see who spots it. We design each one to look like the real messages people receive: a parcel delivery notice, a shared document, a password expiry warning, an urgent request from a manager. Nothing harmful happens if someone clicks. Instead they see a short, friendly page explaining what they missed.
Over a few months the numbers tell the story. Fewer people click, more people report, and they report faster. Those are the measures that matter, because a company where suspicious emails are reported within minutes can stop an attack before it spreads. We share the results with you every month, along with the two or three lessons the latest campaign taught us about where your staff need more help.
Our phishing simulation rules:
- Realistic emails based on current scams
- No harmful links or attachments
- Instant teaching page for anyone who clicks
- Report button tracking for those who spot it
- Results by department, never public shaming
Culture
Security awareness training without blame
People who feel blamed hide mistakes, and hidden mistakes are what turn a small incident into a big one. That is why our security awareness training never names and shames. Results are shared by team, individuals who struggle get extra coaching in private, and managers are encouraged to thank people who report, even when it turns out to be a false alarm.
We also avoid simulation tricks that damage trust, such as fake pay rises or bonuses. They may catch more clicks, but they leave staff feeling tricked by their own employer. Training only works when people believe it is on their side. In our experience, the companies with the lowest click rates are not the ones with the strictest rules but the ones where staff feel comfortable saying, out loud, that they think something looks wrong.
Evidence
Proving cybersecurity training for employees works
Clients, insurers and auditors increasingly ask for proof that staff are trained. ISO 27001 includes awareness as a control, and many national frameworks expect a formal programme. We give you records of who completed which training, phishing simulation results over time and a short yearly summary you can attach to questionnaires.
For practical advice you can share with staff between sessions, the UK National Cyber Security Centre guidance on phishing is clear and free to use.
Together
Security awareness training alongside testing and audits
Security awareness training works best with the rest of our cybersecurity services. A security audit shows which people risks matter most, and penetration testing can include social engineering tests with your permission.
Technical controls help staff too. Multifactor sign in and good email filtering in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace stop many attacks before anyone sees them. If you already run Nexora, you can also track completion of security courses in the Nexora training module alongside your other mandatory training.
Related
Pair security awareness training with these services
People, systems and controls, each covered by its own service.
Penetration testing with social engineering
Test systems the way an attacker would, including social engineering.
Security audit of staff controls
Review policies and controls against ISO 27001 and local rules.
Cybersecurity training and services
See how all our cybersecurity services work together.
Platforms
Cybersecurity training for employees on the tools they use
Training covers the mail, files and devices your people use every day, protected by tools we supply.
Microsoft licensingMicrosoft 365, Copilot, Azure, Windows Server, SQL Server, Dynamics 365 and Power BI.
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Google Workspace licensingGoogle Workspace Business and Enterprise plans, Gemini and Google Cloud.
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Sophos licensingSophos Intercept X, firewalls, email security and managed detection.
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CrowdStrike licensingCrowdStrike Falcon endpoint protection, XDR and managed threat hunting.
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FAQ
Security awareness training FAQs
What is security awareness training?
Security awareness training teaches staff to recognise and report phishing, social engineering and other scams, and to follow simple habits that protect company data. Ours combines short sessions with regular phishing simulation campaigns.
How often should cybersecurity training for employees run?
A live session when the programme starts, short refreshers every month or quarter and phishing simulation emails throughout the year work far better than one long annual course.
Is a phishing simulation safe?
Yes. Our phishing simulation emails contain no harmful links or attachments. Anyone who clicks simply sees a short page explaining what they missed and how to spot it next time.
Will staff be named if they click a phishing simulation?
No. We report results by team and coach individuals privately. Blaming people makes them hide mistakes, which is the opposite of what good security needs.
Can you run cybersecurity training in Urdu?
Yes. Sessions are delivered in English, and in Urdu for teams in Pakistan who prefer it.
Do you offer security awareness training in Saudi Arabia and Qatar?
Yes. We offer security awareness training in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as well as Canada, the UK, the UAE and Pakistan, on site or online.
What should cybersecurity training for employees cover?
Cybersecurity training for employees should cover phishing, passwords and multifactor sign in, safe use of Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, payment fraud, mobile devices and how to report something odd. We keep each lesson short and repeat the topics through simulated phishing.
Plan cybersecurity training for employees
Tell us how many staff you have and where they work. We will suggest a training plan and a first phishing simulation.