As an independent sales consultant, small business owner, or employee we face cyber security battles to safeguard ourselves from cyber attacks – our own and that received by our customers. Your personal brand is your business, now is the time to be cyber aware!
Cyber Wardens is an initiative of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) to help support Australians to lock their digital doors. Direct Selling Australia have organised for members and their associates to access this free digital cyber security course, and help you activate simple ways to protect yourself and your business.
“Being cyber safe means keeping you and your customers’ personal information locked up and keeps your virtual doors open for business. I completed the Cyber Wardens course in less than an hour. The confidence, tools and knowledge it has given me is so valuable. Don’t put it off, you won’t regret it.”
~ Geoff Mulham, CEO, Direct Selling Australia
What will you learn in Cyber Wardens training?
At the end of this course, you’ll graduate with:
Learn some simple and effective steps you can take to make your business safer.
Cyber Wardens know that you don’t have to be an IT whiz to keep your business safe. Staying cyber safe is taking steps to secure your business, just like locking a shopfront door and setting the alarm.
Get the tips and resources you need to get started, and lock your digital doors to cyber criminals.
How does a Cyber warden help?
Cyber Cheerleader: Promoting Cyber Safety in their team or business
Role Modelling: Role modelling simple and easy preventative actions
Helper: Point of contact for employees with cyber safety concerns
Organises Expert Assistance: Like talking to your tech supplier about anti-virus software and the best cloud platforms to back up your data
Drill Master: Undertaking Cyber Drills to educate their team
Frequently asked questions
I see other organisations charge for their course whereas Cyber Wardens is free. How is the course being funded?
Cyber Wardens is an initiative of the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia (COSBOA), supported by the Australian Government and an industry alliance led by Telstra, CommBank and the Australian Cyber Security Centre. Our mission is to inspire every Australian small business to train and support their own Cyber Security Warden. We do this by offering quick, accessible and free training to small business owners and employees to help them defend against cyber attacks.
Will there be other courses in the future?
Yes! Taking the Level One Cyber Wardens course is just the first step towards protecting your small business against cyber threats. Once you complete the training, we will keep you updated on new program developments and send cyber safety news and tips for your business.
I don't have a lot of time to study and I'm not tech-savvy. Will I still be able to complete the course?
The Cyber Wardens online course is made for busy small businesses and takes only 45 minutes to complete. No buzz, no jargon - just practical and quick cyber safety solutions to help you and your team protect your business and keep cyber criminals out.
A trained Cyber Warden could save your small business $46,000*
*Figure based on identifying and preventing a single email attack as detailed in the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s Cyber Threat Report 2020/21.
