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Cyber Security Awareness Training That Actually Changes Behaviour

Most data breaches don't start with a hacker breaking through a firewall: they start with an employee clicking a link they shouldn't have. That's why Cambridge Cyber Security built a cyber security awareness training programme designed to do more than tick a compliance box. It changes how your people think and act when something looks suspicious.

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Why it matters

Why employee cyber awareness training matters

Firewalls, antivirus software and email filters can only catch so much. The rest comes down to people, and attackers know it. Phishing, business email compromise and social engineering attacks are built specifically to bypass technical defences by targeting human judgement instead.

Cambridge Cyber Security's training closes that gap by teaching employees to recognise:

  • Phishing and spear-phishing emails
  • Business email compromise (BEC) and CEO fraud attempts
  • Malicious links, attachments and fake login pages
  • Social engineering tactics used over the phone, by text and in person
  • Safe practices for passwords, MFA and data handling
  • How to report a suspicious message quickly and correctly

Don't wait until it's too late. Equip your people with the knowledge to stay safe and secure your business.

Who it's for

Whether you're a growing business trying to close a compliance gap or an enterprise security team looking to cut human-error incidents, Cambridge Cyber Security gives your employees the practical skills to spot threats before they become breaches.

Learning that sticks

  • Ongoing microlearning rather than a once-a-year course
  • Regular phishing simulations to put it into practice
  • Short, targeted coaching for anyone who is caught out
  • Content tailored to each department's real risks

Supports compliance

Course content is mapped to major regulatory frameworks, including Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, UK GDPR, SOC 2 and NIS2, so completion records can support your audits, insurers and compliance documentation.

Phishing simulation and training

A fully managed awareness programme

Realistic phishing simulations show how your people really respond. Short, targeted training then turns every mistake into a lesson, and clear reporting shows the improvement.

Tailored phishing campaigns

Simulations designed around your organisation, your suppliers and the attacks your sector actually sees, including AI-written phishing.

Immediate coaching

Anyone who clicks gets a short, engaging training module at the moment it matters most, explaining what they missed.

Ongoing microlearning

Short modules your people can complete at a time that suits them, on any device, so learning keeps going all year.

Training by role

Content tailored to each department's real risks, such as invoice fraud for finance or recruitment scams for HR.

Real-time reporting

Dashboards show click rates, reporting rates and awareness gaps by team, with downloadable reports for management.

Fully managed

We design, run and report on every campaign, so the programme doesn't add to your IT team's workload.

How it works

Up and running within days

  1. Plan

    We agree goals, user groups and campaign themes with you.

  2. Simulate

    Realistic, discreet phishing emails go out on a schedule, so results reflect genuine behaviour.

  3. Train

    Anyone caught out receives short, relevant training straight away.

  4. Report and improve

    You get clear results and recommendations, and each campaign builds on the last.

Get started with Cambridge Cyber Security

Ready to reduce your company's human risk factor?

Cambridge Cyber Security can have your team enrolled and your first training under way within days. Find out more about us.

The partnership with Cambridge Cyber Security complements our support packages perfectly. Their security services allow us to save time and enable us to continue delivering our award-winning support to our valued clients.
Mark EndersbyManaging Director, Cambridge Support Ltd (MSP)
I have worked with Phil and the team at Cambridge Cyber Security for many years. It’s a genuine partnership built on trust, and their clear, practical advice gives us real confidence that our systems are secure and our risks are well managed.
John GoodfellowManaging Director, IMV Europe Ltd
Cambridge Cyber Security is our trusted independent partner, helping ensure our systems are secure and that we protect both our business and our clients.
Jason MashinchiManaging Director, Kinabase
Cambridge Cyber Security is a key and trusted partner to us and many of our members, providing confidence and expertise.
Charlotte HorobinCEO, Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
We’re proud to work with Cambridge Cyber Security as our trusted Cyber Essentials Plus partner. Their expertise and guidance make achieving and maintaining certification for our MSP clients straightforward and stress-free.
Tony WoodhouseService Delivery Manager, Solutions 4 IT Limited (MSP)
Questions

Cyber awareness training FAQs

How often should employees complete cyber security awareness training?
Most compliance frameworks recommend annual training, but Cambridge Cyber Security recommends ongoing microlearning and quarterly phishing simulations for meaningfully lower risk, since one-off annual training has limited long-term retention.
Does Cambridge Cyber Security's training cover compliance requirements like GDPR?
Yes. Course content is mapped to major regulatory frameworks, so completion records can be used to support audits and compliance documentation.
What happens if an employee fails a phishing simulation?
They're automatically routed to a short, targeted coaching module explaining what they missed and how to spot it next time. Employees shouldn't be punished; it should be seen as a learning opportunity to improve.
Can training be customised for different departments or roles?
Yes, we can tailor our training. For example, finance teams would see wire fraud and invoice scams, while HR teams see recruitment and onboarding-related social engineering examples.
What is phishing simulation and how does it work?
We send realistic but harmless phishing emails to your staff, then anyone who is caught out gets a short interactive training module. Over time, people learn to spot the warning signs and report suspicious messages quickly.
Who manages the phishing campaigns?
We do. Cambridge Cyber Security provides a fully managed service, handling the design, delivery and reporting of campaigns tailored to your organisation.
Will employees be told about the simulations?
Simulations are designed to be realistic and discreet so they measure genuine responses. We'll help you decide how to introduce the programme to your staff.
How do you track employee progress?
Through real-time dashboards that show progress and highlight awareness gaps, plus downloadable reports for management.
How long does it take to roll out training company-wide?
Most companies can have employees enrolled and their first simulation deployed within a few working days of onboarding with us.
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