Cyber Security Awareness Training in Essex and London

Empower your employees with the knowledge and tools they need to protect your business from growing cyber security threats. Contact our experts to set up cyber security awareness training today. 

Phishing and ransomware attacks are two of the biggest cybersecurity threats facing businesses today, according to the National Cyber Security Centre. Your employees are your first line of defence against these threats. But they’re also your biggest vulnerability. One phishing email or weak password can bring operations to a halt.

Method’s online cyber security awareness training programme reduces human risk, improves your defences and helps you adopt a strong security culture. Through a mix of impactful video lessons and real-world scenarios, employees will learn how to spot threats, implement best practices and adopt lasting behaviour change.

Our Cyber security awareness training features

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Online training platform

We provide training through an easy-to-use online platform that lets employees learn at their own pace, anywhere and from any device. Every user receives a personalised experience, with content that’s relevant to your business and its risks.

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Impactful video lessons

Employees are kept engaged with high-impact video content, interactive modules and real-world examples. Topics include phishing, password hygiene, malware, social engineering and safe device usage.

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Real-world simulations and testing

Phishing simulations and credential-testing exercises give employees hands-on experience in identifying and avoiding threats. Dark web scans check whether employee credentials have already been compromised.

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Progress tracking and reporting

Business owners and managers can track individual progress through a built-in dashboard. This helps you identify high-risk users, measure the effectiveness of the training and support compliance reporting.

What are the benefits of cyber security awareness training?

Your people are your greatest asset, but also your biggest security risk. Cyber security awareness training turns that vulnerability into strength by equipping employees with the knowledge to recognise evolving digital threats, take the appropriate action and strengthen your cybersecurity posture.

Reduce risk from phishing, ransomware and social engineering attacks

Reduce risk from phishing, ransomware and social engineering attacks

Demonstrate your commitment to cyber security and meet regulatory requirements

Demonstrate your commitment to cyber security and meet regulatory requirements

Adopt a security-focused mindset and create lasting behavioural change

Adopt a security-focused mindset and create lasting behavioural change

Why choose Method’s cyber security awareness training?

We understand that while training is essential if you want to protect your business, it’s often the last thing on an employee’s to-do list. That’s why we’ve designed our training programme to be as accessible, engaging and effective as possible.

Here’s what makes Method’s cyber awareness training great:

 

Deliver training anywhere and at any time with an online platform

Deliver training anywhere and at any time with an online platform

Tailor training programmes to your business and risk profile

Tailor training programmes to your business and risk profile

Keep employees engaged with video sessions and simulations

Keep employees engaged with video sessions and simulations

Track employee progress and performance

Track employee progress and performance

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Client Success Stories

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Cyber security awareness training FAQs

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What is Cyber Essentials?

Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed certification that proves your business has taken the necessary steps to protect against the majority of basic cybersecurity threats. There are two levels of certification: Cyber Essential and Cyber Essentials Plus.

What is the difference between Cyber Essentials Plus and Cyber Essentials?

The standard Cyber Essentials certification is an online self-assessment. Cyber Essentials Plus is a more in-depth assessment that includes on-premise verification of your self-assessment.

Cyber Essentials will be satisfactory for most small businesses, but larger businesses and those who want to prove their cybersecurity measures to clients, insurers and professional bodies should opt for the additional in-house verification that’s only available with Cyber Essentials Plus.

What does Cyber Essentials test?

The Cyber Essentials assessment tests five key areas of your cybersecurity infrastructure: firewalls, secure configuration, user access control, malware protection and patch management.

What are the benefits of Cyber Essentials Certification?

Both Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus offer a host of benefits to businesses. By meeting the certification’s requirements, businesses will be protecting themselves from 99%* of basic cybersecurity threats. The certification itself proves to clients, insurers and governing bodies that your business is committed to protecting IT infrastructure and data. It can help you win new business, too. Cyber Essentials certification is actively encouraged or required to win an increasing number of Government and private sector contracts.

What do I get for completing the certification?

When you complete Cyber Essentials, you will receive a certificate reference number and a Cyber Essentials badge to publish on your website and marketing collateral. Your business will also be listed on the NCSC’s database of Cyber Essentials-certified organisations.

What’s the difference between Cyber Essentials vs ISO 27001?

Cyber Essentials can be seen as a stepping stone towards full ISO 27001 certification. Cyber Essentials focuses on basic cybersecurity measures, while ISO 27001 is a much more in-depth assessment. If you’re already ISO 27001 compliant, achieving Cyber Essentials certification will be relatively straightforward.

How long does Cyber Essentials Certification last?

Cyber Essentials certification is valid for one year. Organisations must be recertified every year, which is why we recommend committing to an ongoing package. This will keep your business secure and significantly reduce the effort and cost of annual renewals.

We passed last year. Does this guarantee a pass on our renewal?

Unfortunately, gaining Cyber Essentials certification the previous year does not guarantee you will pass this year. Businesses must stay up to date with the requirements and implement them throughout the year to be sure of a successful renewal. That’s why we provide an ongoing service as part of our packages so that you remain compliant throughout the year and significantly reduce the cost and amount of remedial work needed to recertify.

If we fail, can we try again and how much does it cost?

If you fail the initial Cyber Essentials assessment, you have three days to fix the issues and re-submit the application. This is extended to 15 days for Cyber Essentials Plus certification.

While Method IT guarantees certification for businesses that sign up for one of our plans, it is still possible to fail the initial assessment. However, we will work with you to ensure you submit a passing application within the time limit.

Necessary controls must be in place for a guaranteed pass to be achieved.

What is the benefit of working with a certification body?

Applying for Cyber Essentials certification on your own can be a long and laborious process. If you fail the assessment, it’s not always clear what is wrong or how to fix it. Working with a Certification Body like Method IT streamlines the application process. We can highlight the areas you need to improve and explain exactly what you need to do to pass. In some cases, we can complete the application on your behalf but will require to certify our work and declare that the application is correct. We can also provide ongoing support to keep you protected throughout the year and reduce the effort and cost of recertifying in the future.

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