Learn the fundamentals of cybersecurity in this introductory course for business professionals. Understand common cyber threats and discover practical strategies to protect your organisation.
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Start Date:05 Feb 2026
End Date:26 Feb 2026
Thu (Evening):18:00 - 21:00
Choose either online or in-person
Location: Hybrid (choose either online or in-person)
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This course will teach you the importance of cybersecurity for business to ensure awareness of the risk landscape, irrespective the type of industry.
What will we cover?
Introduction to cybersecurity - Importance of cybersecurity for businesses - Types of cyber threats - Cybersecurity frameworks and standards
Risk assessment - Current cyber threat landscape - Identifying business risks - Security policies and procedures
Data Security Fundamentals - Encryption and Data Privacy - Access Control and Authentication - Securing Cloud Services
Network Security Principles - Firewall and intrusion detection systems [IDS] - VPNs and secure communications - Security of internet of things [IoT] devices
Employee Awareness and Training - Creating an incident response plan - Incident detection and handling - Post-incident analysis and recovery
Workplace alignment & reputation.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Explain what is cybersecurity, identify potential cyber threats and evaluate suitable mitigation options. Draft an incident response plan, allocate roles and responsibilities across the organisation ensuring alignment across employees and workplace processes. Ability to contribute towards a risk assessment, highlight reputational aspects that require data, network and infrastructure security whichever the industry.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introduction to Cybersecurity for Business for non-technical beginners. There are no pre-requisites.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught step by step through using presentations, case studies, participating in debate with your peers and by completing practical exercises. There is no homework.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click hereto view our courses.
Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.
Vina Theodorakopoulou is a passionate advocate at the intersection of technology, business and society. With a rich background including a PhD in behavioural economics and over 25 years in financial and professional services, she wears many hats: social entrepreneur, podcaster, multilingual educator and dedicated teacher at CityLit. Vina believes in shaping today’s workplace while paving the way for tomorrow’s. Her active allyship for accessible digital skills, financial literacy and lifelong learning fosters belonging and fuels collective progress. At CityLit, she teaches a range of thought-provoking subjects including Ethics in AI, Philosophy & Societal Purpose, History of Global Capitalism, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies, Sustainability, as well as Modern Languages, encouraging learners to embrace communication as a tool for empowerment and cross-cultural connection. Beyond the classroom, Vina writes thought leadership articles exploring neurodiversity, the future of work, and the strength of individual purpose. In her spare time, she teaches dance and coaches Kids First rugby, embodying a values-driven life of polymathy, energy and community.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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