Queenslanders, protect your small business with free cyber security training.
As part of the Queensland Government’s partnership with the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia (COSBOA), Queensland small and family businesses have access to a suite of free cyber security courses, webinars, guides and resources.
- These short, self-paced courses and tools can help you, your team and your business, build greater cyber resilience and awareness.
- On average, a cyber attack can cost a small business around $50,000. Spend time now to help make your business cyber safe.
- Cyber Wardens is an initiative of COSBOA, supported by the Australian Government.
Join the free webinar
Cyber Wardens webinars are an interactive way to learn the cyber security essentials you need to help protect your small business.
As a Queensland sole trader, small business owner or small business employee, you can join our exclusive webinars and learn through live engagement with a Cyber Wardens educator.
Foundations
The Foundations webinar provides a short introduction to cyber security that helps you identify the seven cyber security red flags that pose a risk or threat to your small business.
In this webinar, you will learn:
- The biggest cyber security risks targeting small businesses
- Red flags and warning signs your business is at risk
- Everyday habits that make you more vulnerable to cyber crime
- How to identify cyber security red flags
Level 2: Safe AI for Small Business
The Safe AI webinar will help you embrace AI technology safely, while protecting your personal and business information.
In this webinar you will learn:
- How AI can help save time and make your business stronger
- How cyber criminals use AI to steal information and money
- The risks for specific industries and practical ways to protect your business.
Level 3: Cyber-Fit for the Supply Chain
The Cyber-Fit for the Supply Chain webinar will help you increase your cyber fitness as a critical part of your supply chain.
In this webinar you will learn:
- What it means to be cyber fit, and why small businesses are key to supply chain security
- The Essential Eight and SMB1001 cyber security standards, explained in plain English
- How to check if your suppliers and service providers are managing cyber risks
- Why every business needs an Incident Response Plan, and how to create one
Live webinar
Join our Cyber Wardens educators in a live session.
Course program
Designed for busy small business owners and employees, our courses are short, jargon-free, and available in a range of formats to suit your learning style and your schedule. We offer Queensland small and family businesses an extensive selection of practical training modules covering everything from cyber security basics to protecting your business from AI scams and understanding your cyber expectations as part of your supply chain.
Cyber Wardens Foundations
Cyber Wardens Foundations is a short introduction to cyber security that helps you identify the seven cyber security red flags that pose a risk or threat to your small business.
Complete the self-guided online course or join a live or on-demand webinar.
- 10 mins to complete online
- Quick 10-minute overview
- Identify cyber security red flags
- Also available as live or on-demand webinar
Cyber Wardens Level One
Cyber Wardens Level One is an introduction to cyber security measures and actions to improve your cyber awareness and help protect your small business from cyber threats and attacks.
Learn the four cyber security basics to implement in your small business.
- 45 mins - 1 hour to complete
- Cyber Wardens core program
- Learn small business cyber security basics
- CPD accreditations available
Cyber Wardens Level Two
This course will guide you on how artificial intelligence can help your business, and how to protect yourself from AI-powered cyber security threats.
Learn about the risks for specific industries and practical ways to protect your business.
- 20 - 30 mins to complete
- Cyber Wardens core program
- Embrace emerging technology safely
- Avoid AI powered threats and scams
Explore the full range of courses in our course catalogue, and start building your cyber confidence today. Join the thousands of Australian small businesses already protecting themselves against cyber threats.
