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Cyber security training for businesses
Cyber criminals increasingly target people, not just technology. Equip your employees with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to recognise threats, make safer decisions and respond effectively to cyber risks.
A strategic cyber security awareness programme helps reduce human risk, strengthen security culture and build resilience across your entire workforce.
QA delivers unrivalled awareness and skills programmes that help organisations build employee capability and stay ahead of emerging threats.
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Prepare your team for the latest threats
84% of attacks now use AI
A recent threat survey found that the majority of cyber attacks now involve AI in some way. As AI becomes increasingly embedded across the workplace, organisations face a new generation of cyber risks.
Employees are increasingly exposed to sophisticated AI-generated phishing emails, deepfakes, social engineering tactics and malicious use of AI tools, making threats harder to identify using traditional awareness approaches.
Equipping employees with the knowledge to use AI responsibly, recognise emerging threats and make informed security decisions in an evolving digital landscape will help businesses to stay ahead.
Stay on-top of the latest regulations
As organisations adopt AI and emerging technologies, managing cyber risk and compliance is becoming increasingly challenging. Businesses must keep pace with evolving frameworks such as the EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001 and guidance from the NCSC, while ensuring employees understand their responsibilities around security, data and responsible AI use.
With regulations, standards and best practices continuing to evolve, it's vital for businesses to have teams and individuals to know of and be responsible for adhering to the latest guidelines.
Secure your AI solutions
AI can unlock significant productivity gains, but rapid adoption can introduce new security risks if employees lack the knowledge to use it safely.
From employees sharing sensitive information with public AI tools to the rise of "vibe coding", organisations need to ensure AI is implemented responsibly and securely.
As businesses develop AI-powered applications and embed large language models (LLMs) into workflows, new challenges emerge around data security, access controls, prompt injection attacks, model misuse and governance.
Give your AI, software and cyber security teams the skills they need to deploy solutions safely and securely.
90% of businesses have cyber skills gaps
Demand for cyber security expertise continues to outpace supply, creating a significant challenge for organisations worldwide. According to ISC2, the global cyber security workforce gap reached 4.8 million professionals in 2024, while 90% of organisations report cyber security skills gaps within their teams.
As threats become more sophisticated and technologies such as AI accelerate change, cyber security can no longer be the responsibility of specialist teams alone. Every employee has a role to play in protecting data, identifying risks and maintaining secure ways of working.
95% of enterprise AI pilot programs stall and never progress to scaled adoption
Our learning pathways equip cross-functional teams with the professional competencies and confidence to operationalise AI – aligned to their role, risk profile, and readiness.
Our cyber security experts
Our team of cyber security experts help businesses to reskill the talent they have, creating a culture of learning and collaboration to deliver effective human risk management.
The cyber security portfolio is led by Richard Beck, an experienced security professional turned educator, with over 15 years in operational security roles.
“The cyber security space is encountering a rapidly evolving landscape that demands both adaptability and vigilance. The potential to bolster or bypass cyber security measures with AI is transforming the threat landscape.
“The key to resilience lies in prioritising security as a critical business investment to protect innovation, and fuel business growth. Every organisation building or consuming AI tech will need AI security and AI governance skilled professionals.”
Portfolio Director – Cyber Security
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"I would say the secure software engineering programme QA built, is beyond training. It is more around making transformation in the mindset of people, and this was exactly what we are looking for."
"Thank you so much for your wonderful tuition for the WiCyS UK ‘IT Cloud Security Auditor programme’ cohort CISA and CCAK. You have gone above and beyond to tailor the training to our needs and also support us with additional resources and recordings."
“QA’s SOC Boot Camp programme has had a significant impact in developing our new cyber security staff and closing the skill gap. There is a critical shortage of cyber security specialists in the industry, and this programme has allowed us to meet this challenge head-on.”
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Cyber security awareness training FAQs
What is cyber security awareness training?
Cyber security awareness training helps employees recognise threats, make safer decisions and adopt secure ways of working. From phishing and social engineering to data protection and responsible AI use, it equips people across the organisation with the knowledge and confidence to reduce risk and support a stronger security culture.
Training can be delivered online, in person or through a blend of both. Programmes range from foundational awareness for the wider workforce to advanced, certification-aligned learning for cyber security, IT and risk professionals, helping organisations build capability at every level.
Why is cyber security awareness important for businesses?
People are at the centre of modern cyber security. Whether it's handling sensitive data, using AI tools or spotting a phishing attempt, the decisions employees make every day can either reduce or increase organisational risk.
Cyber security awareness training helps turn employees from a potential vulnerability into a line of defence, building the knowledge, confidence and behaviours needed to protect the organisation from evolving threats.
What topics should cyber security awareness training cover?
An effective cyber awareness programme should help employees recognise the moments that put organisations at risk. From spotting a convincing phishing email and protecting sensitive data to using AI tools responsibly, the focus should be on the real-world decisions people make every day.
The best programmes don't just teach security rules. They build awareness, judgement and confidence, helping employees recognise threats, question suspicious activity and act securely when it matters most.
How often should employees complete cyber security awareness training?
Cyber awareness should be an ongoing process rather than a one-off activity. Many organisations combine annual training with regular updates, microlearning, phishing simulations and awareness campaigns to reinforce secure behaviours throughout the year.
What are AI-powered cyber threats?
AI-powered cyber threats use artificial intelligence to make attacks more targeted, convincing and difficult to identify. Rather than sending the same message to thousands of people, attackers can now generate personalised phishing emails, clone voices to impersonate executives, create deepfake videos and automate social engineering attacks at scale.
AI is also being used to identify software vulnerabilities, generate malicious code and bypass traditional security controls. New risks are emerging too, including prompt injection attacks, sensitive data leakage and insecure AI-generated code.
What is human risk in cyber security?
Human risk refers to the possibility of employees unintentionally exposing an organisation to cyber threats through everyday actions and decisions. Clicking a phishing link, sharing sensitive information, using weak passwords or adopting AI tools without understanding the risks can all create vulnerabilities that technology alone cannot prevent.
Reducing human risk starts with education. By building awareness, skills and confidence across the workforce, organisations can help employees make better security decisions, strengthen cyber resilience and create a culture where security becomes part of everyday work.
How can businesses build cyber security skills?
Building cyber capability requires more than a single training course. Organisations need a combination of awareness, technical skills and ongoing professional development to help employees respond to evolving threats and technologies.
QA supports organisations through a range of learning pathways, including cyber security awareness training, instructor-led courses, online learning, certifications from leading cyber security partners, hands-on technical training and role-based development programmes.
For organisations looking to build long-term capability, cyber security apprenticeships provide a structured way to develop cyber talent across the workforce, from foundational security knowledge through to advanced cyber security, risk and leadership skills.
Together, these approaches help businesses build security skills at scale while developing specialist expertise where it's needed most.