Cybersecurity Awareness Masterclass - Strathclyde Forensics Ltd

A Cybersecurity Awareness course, adapted to general or C-Level audiences, that engages, stimulates and provokes actions; with an objective to make your environment safer and compliant.

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Summary

A Cybersecurity Awareness course, adapted to general or C-Level audiences, that engages, stimulates and provokes actions; with an objective to make your environment safer and compliant.

Who is it for?

Credentials

Previous Clients

Law firms:

Levy & Mcrae,
Anderson Strathern,
BTO,
Law Society of Scotland,
Davidson Chalmers Stuart,
DLA Piper,
Balfour Manson,
McGeehan & Co Ltd,
Cameron Macauley Solicitors,
BKF & Co,
MBS Solicitors,
Bruce The Lawyers,
PDSO,
Livingstone Brown Solicitors,
Bridge Litigation,
Bradley Campbell Solicitors,
McGreevy & Co Solicitors,
Turnbull Mccaroon Solicitors,
Cassidy’s Advice and Solicitors Centre,
James Irvine Solicitors,

Other corporates:

Scottish Water,
Bioreliance,
Young Scot,
ID Cyber Solutions,
TRUMP International Scotland,
MedEnergy,
Perceptive Medical,
XLTec Recruitment, Renaissance Club,
Change Recruitment, Creative Sparks,
AeroCoat,
Avian,
Stewart Landscaping,
Westport Properties,
All Dressed Up,
Costa Coffee (Turkey),

Awards

Interpol:

Certificate of Appreciation, Project LEADER
Certificate of Appreciation, Project CPX-SIRIUS
Certificate of Appreciation, Organising INTERPOL DFEG2024 (Digital Forensics Expert Group)

PICCASO Privacy Awards (Europe) 2023:

Best Educator Award 2023 (WINNER)

Cyber security awards:

Cyber Advocate of the year 2026 (Finalist, pending final results April 2026)
Cyber Community of the year 2026, for the Cyber Marathon (Finalist, pending final results April 2026)
Cyber Team of the year 2026, for the Cyber Marathon (Finalist, pending final results April 2026)

Scottish Cyber Awards:

Best Security Awareness Campaign Award 2025 (FINALIST) (for the Cyber Marathon)
Cyber Evangelist 2025 (Finalist) – Cyber Community Award 2023 (Finalist)
Cyber Evangelist of the year 2019 (Finalist)
Cyber Evangelist of the year 2018 (Finalist)

Activity overview

Our Cyber Security Awareness course is designed to equip organisations with the knowledge and practical mindset needed to navigate today’s evolving threat landscape. Rather than relying on generic, off-the-shelf material, the course is built around real-world scenarios, current attack trends, and the specific risks faced by modern businesses. It provides a clear, engaging foundation in cyber risk, helping participants understand not only what threats exist, but why they matter in the context of their roles and responsibilities.

A key strength of the offering is its flexibility. The course can be tailored for a general workforce audience, focusing on everyday behaviours such as phishing awareness, password hygiene, data handling, and safe use of digital systems. Delivered in an accessible and practical format, it aims to change behaviour, not just raise awareness. Participants leave with clear, actionable guidance that can be immediately applied in their day-to-day work, reducing organisational risk at scale.

For senior leaders and board members, the course is adapted to a C-level perspective. In this version, the emphasis shifts from operational detail to strategic understanding. Topics include cyber risk governance, regulatory and legal exposure, incident response decision-making, and the financial and reputational impact of cyber incidents. The goal is to enable executives to ask the right questions, make informed decisions, and integrate cybersecurity into broader business strategy rather than treating it as a purely technical issue.

The course can be delivered in multiple formats, including live workshops, executive briefings, and interactive sessions, either in person or online. Content is continuously updated to reflect emerging threats, including the growing role of artificial intelligence in both cyber attacks and defence. This ensures that organisations are not only compliant and informed, but also resilient and forward-looking.

Ultimately, this offering is about creating a culture of security within the organisation. By aligning technical awareness with business priorities and human behaviour, the course helps organisations move beyond checkbox training and towards meaningful, measurable improvement in their cybersecurity posture.

Agenda

Introduction: The Modern Cyber Threat Landscape
Set the scene by explaining how cyber threats have evolved and why they matter to organisations today. This includes real-world examples, common attack types, and the increasing role of AI and automation in cybercrime. The aim is to create urgency and relevance for all participants.

Understanding Cyber Risk in Business Terms
Translate cybersecurity from a technical issue into a business risk. Participants explore concepts such as risk appetite, impact on operations, financial loss, and reputational damage. Emphasis is placed on understanding that cyber risk affects the entire organisation, not just IT

Human Factor and Everyday Security Behaviours
Focus on how individuals contribute to both risk and defence. Covers phishing, password practices, data handling, and social engineering. The goal is behavioural change, helping participants recognise threats and act securely in their daily roles.

Cyber Risk, Leadership, and Organisational Responsibility
Examine the role of leadership in cybersecurity. This includes positioning cyber as a strategic function, aligning it with business objectives, and ensuring it has influence across the organisation. For C-level audiences, this section highlights governance and decision-making responsibilities.

Building a Cyber Security Strategy
Introduce the core components of an effective cyber strategy, including identifying critical assets, prioritising investments, and integrating security into business operations. Participants learn how cybersecurity supports resilience, growth, and competitive advantage.

Incident Response and Cyber Resilience
Prepare participants for the reality that incidents will occur. Covers response planning, business continuity, backups, and communication during a crisis. Reinforces the concept of resilience—minimising impact and recovering effectively rather than assuming prevention is enough.

Case Studies and Real-World Lessons
Analyse real cyber incidents (e.g., ransomware attacks, corporate breaches) to understand what went wrong, what worked well, and what organisations can learn. This bridges theory with practice and reinforces key concepts through storytelling.

Future Threats and Emerging Risks (Including AI)
Explore how the threat landscape is evolving, including AI-driven attacks, increasing sophistication, and new vulnerabilities. Participants gain a forward-looking perspective to remain prepared beyond current risks.

Key Takeaways and Action Plan
Conclude with clear, actionable steps tailored to the organisation or audience. Participants identify immediate improvements, behavioural changes, and strategic considerations they can implement after the session.