Approach
Scenarios, not slide decks
Lessons focus on the point where urgency, trust, or uncertainty can influence a decision.
The Programme
Cybersecurity awareness built around real decisions.
A focused, self-paced programme for everyday workplace risks. Short video lessons take approximately 45 minutes in total.
Who It’s For
Clear enough for every role.
Designed for employees, managers, and business owners who use email, messaging, online accounts, cloud services, or connected devices at work. No previous cybersecurity knowledge is required.
One shared baseline
Technical and non-technical colleagues complete the same core programme, using plain language and realistic situations.
The SmartSec Academy Core Cybersecurity Awareness Programme is self-paced and online, with 12 required video lessons: an introduction, ten themes and a final wrap-up.
What It Covers
Ten themes built around judgement.
Familiarity and autopilot
How routine work can reduce attention to change.
How attacks scale
Why repetition and probability matter more than precision.
Trust and assumption
How familiar context can be used to influence decisions.
Urgency and pressure
How pressure narrows judgement and encourages faster action.
Credentials and access
When access is used outside its original purpose.
Trusted devices
How devices carry access and assumptions forward.
Changing work environments
Noticing when location or context changes around familiar work.
Data and real-world impact
Connecting abstract information with its practical consequences.
Sharing that outlives intent
Recognising when access continues beyond its original need.
Recognising when something feels off
Using subtle mismatches as a reason to pause and check.
Completion
Simple to finish
Learners complete every required lesson and a short scenario-based Final Check. The full programme is approximately 45 minutes.
Proof
Verifiable certificate
Completion is recorded and each learner receives a certificate of completion with a unique verification ID. Certificates are valid for 12 months from issue.
Learning Outcomes
Know when to pause, check, and report.
- Recognise common phishing and social-engineering risks
- Identify suspicious requests involving urgency, payments, or account access
- Assess links, attachments, and messages before acting
- Apply safer password and account-security practices
- Report suspected incidents promptly
A Clear Boundary
Training supports your controls. It does not replace them.
SmartSec Academy strengthens awareness and decision-making. It does not guarantee that incidents will be prevented, replace technical controls, or provide legal or compliance advice.
Choose the plan that fits your team.
Every plan includes the same complete programme and a verifiable certificate on completion.