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The free Cyber Wardens training empowers independent Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and higher education institutions to expertly manage their IT infrastructure and safeguard their data against cybercriminals, enhancing security and resilience.

Training in cybersecurity is essential as it builds awareness of cyber security risks, enhances security measures, and prepares teams to respond effectively to cyber threats. Not only does it improve regulatory compliance, but it also serves as a crucial tool to protect the commercial interests of tertiary education institutions and the safety of their students.

 

Introduction 
What Is A Cyber Warden

 

A cyber warden is a professional tasked with leading teams to safeguard a tertiary education institution’s digital assets, manage IT security, prevent cyber threats, and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data.

 
Introduction 
What Is A Cyber Warden

 

◾ Cyber Cheerleader: Promotes cyber safety within their team or business.
◾ Role Modeling: Demonstrates simple and effective preventative actions.
◾ Helper: Acts as a point of contact for employees with cyber safety concerns.
◾ Organises Assistance: Coordinates with suppliers about anti-virus software.
◾ Drill Master: Conducts cyber drills to educate their team.

The online training programs enable Cyber Wardens to prevent, prepare, fight, and help recover from cyber attacks or theft of customer data or intellectual property..


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The Cyber Warden training demystifies cyber security, offering practical and quick wins to secure your business against cyber criminals without buzzwords or jargon.

Members of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) have access to Cyber Wardens training, 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.

If you're interested in cyber security in the context of RTO and higher education institution operations, don't miss the great workshop at the ITEC24 Business Building Workshops on 5 June 2024 at the Gold Coast..

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For further information on this report, please contact the ITECA team via email at [email protected] or telephone 1300 421 017.


                         

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