Join the Cyber Wardens guest speaker webinar series to hear from small business experts, enhance your cyber safety skills and engage in a live Q&A session.
- On-demand or live session
- Free webinar
- Receive your Cyber Wardens certificate
- Interactive learning
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Upcoming Guest Speaker Webinars
Australian Federal Police
Claudia Forsyth
Foundations
Thursday 19 March
11:00am
Beyond Blue
Geri Sumpter
Foundations
Tuesday 24 March
11:00am
Xero
Alan Fraser
Level 2: Safe AI
Thursday 26 March
12:00pm
Microsoft
Mark Anderson
Foundations
Wednesday 1 April
11:00am
Join our free webinars with expert speakers
Cyber Wardens webinars are an interactive way to learn the cyber security essentials you need to help protect your small business. This format is designed for small business owners and employees who prefer learning through live engagement with a Cyber Wardens educator.
Australian SignalsDirectorateASD Guest Speaker
Foundations
Wednesday 18 March
11:00am
Cyber Wardens is partnering with a cyber expert from the Australian Signals Directorate to deliver an exclusive, practical webinar for small businesses. Our guest will share frontline insights into current cyber threats targeting Australian businesses and the simple, actionable steps you can take to strengthen your cyber resilience.
Australian Federal PoliceClaudia Forsyth
Foundations
Thursday 19 March
11:00am
Cyber Wardens is partnering with the Australian Federal Police – Australia’s national law enforcement agency responsible for preventing and investigating serious and organised crime, including cybercrime – to deliver an exclusive, practical webinar for small businesses.
Claudia Forsyth, Team Leader of Cybercrime Prevention, the Australian Federal Police, will share insights on how often cyber crime is reported, which industries are most frequently targeted, where scammers are commonly operating from, and the average financial impact of scams on Australian businesses.
Beyond BlueGeri Sumpter
Foundations
Tuesday 24 March
11:00am
Join Geri Sumpter, General Manager of Beyond Blue at Work, as she shares practical strategies from the NewAccess for Small Business Owners program to build resilience and reduce everyday stress. The session will be followed by Cyber Wardens Foundations training, giving you practical steps to strengthen your cyber security and protect your business.
XeroAlan Fraser
Level 2: Safe AI
Thursday 26 March
12:00pm
Cyber Wardens is partnering with accounting software provider Xero to deliver a practical webinar featuring Alan Fraser, Xero‘s GM of Cyber Assurance.
Alan will highlight the current cyber threats facing small businesses, trends observed across Xero’s ecosystem, and practical steps businesses can take to strengthen their cyber resilience. This practical session will explore what AI means for small businesses, the emerging risks to be aware of, and simple, actionable steps to use AI tools safely and responsibly while strengthening your overall cyber resilience.
MicrosoftMark Anderson
Foundations
Wednesday 1 April
11:00am
Cyber Wardens is partnering with Microsoft to deliver practical cyber security insights for small businesses.
Join Mark Anderson, Chief Security Officer at Microsoft, as he shares expert perspectives on today’s cyber threat landscape, followed by Cyber Wardens Foundations training to help you strengthen your cyber security and better protect your business.
Live webinar
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Course program
Designed for busy small business owners and employees, the courses are short, jargon-free and available in a range of formats to suit your learning style and your schedule.
Cyber Wardens Foundations
Short 10 minute introduction to cyber security that helps you identify the seven cyber security red flags that pose a risk or threat to your small business.
Cyber Wardens Level One
Cyber Wardens Level Two
Cyber Wardens Level Three
Cyber Wardens Champion
Cyber Wardens Refresh
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 a free Australian government-funded program created to ensure Australian small businesses operate in a cyber-safe environment. Our mission is to inspire every Australian small business to build a culture of cyber safety within their teams by training their own Cyber Wardens. We do this by offering quick, accessible and free training to small business owners and employees to help them defend against cyber attacks.
Who is providing the course?
Cyber Wardens is an initiative of the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia, supported by the Australian Government and an industry alliance led by Telstra, CommBank and the Australian Cyber Security Centre and delivered by 89 Degrees East.
How has the course been developed?
The Cyber Wardens course has been developed by a team of cyber security experts and educational specialists who combined industry expertise with practical learning approaches. The curriculum was created through research into current threats, industry consultation, and pilot program feedback. The course features interactive elements and scenario-based training, with regular updates to address emerging technologies and threats. Materials are designed to make complex cyber security concepts accessible to learners of all technical backgrounds.
Why is Cyber Wardens important for small business owners and employees?
43% of cyber crime targets small businesses and a cyber attack can cost you an average of $49,600. With 95% of cyber attacks involving human error, cyber security is everyone's responsibility. If you're not cyber-safe, everyone in your team, supply chain and wider network is vulnerable. By prioritising cyber security, you're protecting not only your business but also those you work with. The small business sector is crucial to our economy, and collective action is needed to ensure its protection.
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.