Cybersecurity · Intermediate level

Intermediate level · Module 5: Security Policies and Awareness · Lesson 2 of 3

Running an Awareness Session

Help staff build secure habits.

In this lesson you will

  • Plan a short awareness session
  • Use realistic examples and practice

Key concepts

adult learningrealistic examplespracticepositive messages

The lesson

Effective sessions are short, practical and relevant: three key behaviours rather than thirty facts.

Use realistic, local examples, let people practise (spot the phishing, set up MFA) and explain how to report problems without fear.

Repeat short messages through the year rather than one long annual lecture.

Step by step

  1. Choose three behaviours.
  2. Prepare examples and a practice activity.
  3. Deliver the session.
  4. Collect feedback.

Practice activity

Deliver a 15-minute awareness session.

Expected result: A session with clear messages, practice and feedback.

Check your understanding

  1. How many key behaviours should a short session focus on?

    Show answer

    About three.

  2. Why repeat short messages through the year?

    Show answer

    Habits form through regular reminders.

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