Overview
Cybersecurity is no longer solely an IT responsibility. Every employee handling project files, email, cloud storage, client information, or digital platforms influences organisational security. This practical 1-day program equips engineering professionals with essential cybersecurity awareness, data protection best practices, and incident response protocols to safeguard sensitive project, infrastructure, and client data. Why Should an Individual Attend?
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Protect High-Value Engineering Assets: Safeguard critical client, infrastructure, tender, contract, and technical information from cyber threats.
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Mitigate Human Risk: Strengthen personal security habits to reduce vulnerabilities related to human behaviour and social engineering.
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Secure Remote & Cloud Collaboration: Implement safe practices across cloud platforms, remote work, and site-based environments.
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Prevent AI-Related Data Leakage: Understand the privacy and security risks associated with entering confidential project data into AI tools.
Outcomes
On completion of this course, the delegate will be able to:
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Recognise Cyber Threats: Identify common cybersecurity threats, malware, and ransomware risks targeting engineering firms.
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Detect Phishing & Social Engineering: Spot suspicious emails, links, attachments, and social engineering tactics.
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Enhance Identity & Access Control: Apply robust password practices and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) protocols.
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Share Documents Securely: Manage permissions and share technical and project documents safely.
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Eliminate Risky Cloud & Remote Habits: Adopt secure habits while working on site, remotely, or via cloud collaboration tools.
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Prevent Data Leakage in AI Tools: Protect confidential intellectual property and client data when using modern AI applications.
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Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Align daily activities with POPIA and data protection requirements.
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Respond to Security Incidents: Report and react swiftly to suspected security incidents or breaches.
Program Outline
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Cyber Threat Landscape & Identity Protection
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Why engineering firms are primary targets for cyberattacks
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Passwords, identity protection, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
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Phishing, social engineering, and safe handling of emails, links, and attachments
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Secure Working Practices & Data Protection
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Secure document sharing and access permission management
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Remote and site-based working security protocols
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AI tools, confidential information, and preventing data leakage
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POPIA and data protection awareness in engineering workflows
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Threat Mitigation & Incident Response
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Ransomware, malware, and cyber threat vectors
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Incident reporting procedures, escalation, and rapid response protocols
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Developing a Personal & Project Cybersecurity Checklist
Who Should Attend?
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Engineers, Technologists, and Technicians
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Architects and Quantity Surveyors
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Project Managers and Site/Construction Managers
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Executive and Senior Leadership
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Middle Management and Administrative Staff
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All employees working with project, client, or organisational information
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