Cyber Security for Non-IT Professionals (IMCS-004) Training Course

Cyber Security for Non-IT Professionals

Cyber security is no longer only an IT responsibility. Every employee, manager, and business function plays a role in protecting information, systems, and operations from…

5 daysClassroom

16Upcoming dates

9Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend
Cyber security is no longer only an IT responsibility. Every employee, manager, and business function plays a role in protecting information, systems, and operations from growing cyber threats. Understanding the basics of cyber security helps professionals reduce risk, respond effectively to incidents, and support compliance requirements. This course provides non-IT professionals with practical knowledge to recognize threats, understand controls, and contribute to a stronger security culture.

Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, group discussions, scenario exercises, awareness activities, and real workplace examples.

Course Objectives

Understand core cyber security concepts and terminology
Recognize common cyber threats and attack methods
Identify key security controls in organizations
Understand authentication, encryption, and network basics
Learn cloud computing security fundamentals
Support incident response and reporting processes
Understand business continuity and disaster recovery basics
Strengthen personal and organizational cyber awareness

Target Audience

Managers and Supervisors
Administrative Staff
HR Professionals
Finance and Procurement Staff
Operations Personnel
Project Managers
Any non-IT employee seeking cyber security awareness

Target Competencies

Cyber Security Awareness
Risk Recognition
Incident Reporting
Compliance Awareness
Data Protection
Security Controls Understanding
Business Continuity Awareness

Course outline

1Day 1: Fundamentals of Cyber Security

Security concepts and definitions
Importance of cyber security in modern organizations
Cyber security standards
Compliance and regulatory requirements
High-profile cyber attacks
Lessons learned from major incidents

2Day 2: Security Controls and Understanding the Threat

Security controls overview
Technical controls
Physical controls
Administrative controls
Understanding the threat landscape
Threat actors
Common attack vectors
Introduction to malware

3Day 3: Technical Aspects for Non-IT Professionals

Authorization and authentication
Password security and access control
Encryption fundamentals
Network security fundamentals
Safe use of email and internet services
Cloud computing basics and security considerations

4Day 4: Incident Management

Overview of incident response
Recognizing and reporting security incidents
The incident response lifecycle
Roles and responsibilities during incidents
Communication during cyber events
Incident documentation and lessons learned

5Day 5: Resilience and Recovery

Introduction to business continuity management
Disaster recovery fundamentals
Protecting critical business operations
Personal actions during cyber disruption
Incident response exercise
Final workshop: Building a cyber-aware workplace plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Cyber Security for Non-IT Professionals course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Cyber Security for Non-IT Professionals course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 16 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, London, Paris, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Madrid, Munich, Kuala Lumpur.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Cyber Security for Non-IT Professionals

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