Cyber Security Induction for New Trustees

A free introduction for new and prospective charity trustees. In four short lessons, learn why cyber security is a board responsibility, the key risks charities face, the questions to ask in your first year and how to keep your own trustee accounts and devices safe. It leads naturally into the full ICCSO course Cyber Governance for Charity Trustees.

Who this course is for: New and prospective trustees, chairs, treasurers and trustee recruiters. No technical knowledge needed.

Self-paced online learning. Earn a Certificate of Completion on passing.

What you will learn

  • Explain why cyber security is part of trustees' legal duties
  • Describe the main cyber risks facing charities
  • Ask five key questions in your first year as a trustee
  • Protect your own trustee accounts, devices and board papers

Course modules

  • Why it matters to trustees
  • The main risks
  • Your first year as a trustee
  • Protecting yourself as a trustee