Cybersecurity & Awareness

Cybersecurity Awareness training: protect your organisation against digital threats

Hands-on in-company training that teaches your employees how to recognise and prevent phishing, ransomware, deepfakes, social engineering and supply chain attacks. Featuring 2026 threat intelligence, NIS2 legislation, Zero Trust and practical exercises.

Half or full day
Max. 12 participants
Online or on-site
No prior knowledge required
★★★★★Rated 4.9 · over 15 years of training experience
Cybersecurity Awareness training at Mellaart Trainingen

82% of phishing emails are now AI-generated and 95% of all security incidents have a human cause. This training turns your employees into your strongest line of defence.

Why cybersecurity awareness matters

Cyber threats in numbers

The threat landscape has fundamentally changed in 2026. AI makes attacks more convincing, faster and cheaper than ever. Aware employees are your best defence.

1 in 8
businesses fall victim to cybercrime (CBS 2024)
95%
of incidents have a human cause
€200k+
average damage per SME incident (NCSC 2024)
+38%
cyber attacks worldwide in 2024
The programme

What your employees will learn

An intensive training with current threats, recognisable examples and hands-on exercises. Available as a full day (all topics) or half day (core topics). Content is fully tailored to your organisation.

1

The 2026 threat landscape

Understand current cyber threats and why traditional detection no longer works.

  • Malware types: from ransomware to supply chain attacks
  • AI-generated phishing, deepfakes and voice cloning
  • Quishing: phishing via QR codes (5x more threats in 2025)
  • Ransomware-as-a-Service and the 3-2-1 backup rule
2

Security in practice

Practical tips for working securely at the office, at home and on the go.

  • Workplace security, remote working and staying safe on the go
  • Passwords, passkeys and password managers
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and recognising MFA bypass
  • Secure browsing, emailing and mobile working
3

Social engineering & AI

Recognise manipulation techniques and the role of AI in cyber attacks.

  • 8 techniques: from pretexting and phishing to tailgating
  • OSINT: how attackers use your digital footprint
  • AI as a weapon: automated attacks at scale
  • AI as defence: Microsoft Security Copilot
4

Privacy, legislation & securing the organisation

From legislation to concrete steps and tools.

  • GDPR, NIS2 (Q2 2026) and EU AI Act
  • Microsoft 365 security and Zero Trust
  • The FSVT framework: Feel, Stop, Verify, Take action
  • Three-phase action plan and useful resources
Your benefits

Why choose this training?

Not a standard e-learning module, but an interactive training with current threats and recognisable examples from your industry.

Current 2026 threats

No outdated examples but the latest threats: AI phishing, deepfakes, quishing and ransomware-as-a-service. Your employees learn what's happening right now.

For all employees

No technical prior knowledge required. The training is accessible for everyone - from directors to administration. Every employee goes home with concrete action points.

Hands-on exercises

Including phishing simulation, interactive exercises and a hands-on security check. No dry theory but immediately applicable skills.

Who it's for

Is this training right for your organisation?

Cybersecurity awareness is essential for every employee who works with digital tools - regardless of role or technical background.

All employees

From reception to the board room: anyone who uses email, works online or shares files is a potential target. This training makes them aware and resilient.

Management & directors

Directors are personally liable under the NIS2 directive. Understand the risk landscape, make informed security decisions and meet all compliance requirements.

IT teams & security officers

Deepen your knowledge of the latest attack methods, Microsoft 365 security tools and the Zero Trust model. Ideal as a refresher alongside technical expertise.

Finance, HR & administration

Departments handling sensitive data are extra vulnerable to social engineering and CEO fraud. Learn to recognise suspicious requests and respond correctly.

Practical information

Everything you need to know

Approach

The training combines clear theory with recognisable practical examples, interactive exercises and a phishing simulation. We use current 2026 case studies and tailor examples to your industry. Every participant goes home with a personal action plan.

Full day or half day

The full-day variant covers all eight topics including interactive exercises, phishing simulation and a hands-on security check. The half-day variant focuses on core topics: phishing, passwords, passkeys, MFA, mobile security, remote working and AI threats. We determine together which variant best suits your organisation.

Prior knowledge

No technical background is needed to participate. The training is structured so that both non-technical and technical employees get maximum value. In the preliminary meeting we tailor the level and examples to your participants.

Materials & aftercare

Every participant receives a comprehensive handout with tips, tools and action points, an overview of useful resources and websites, and a personal action plan. After the training you can always contact us with questions.

Custom & combination

Would you like to combine the training with a phishing simulation campaign, NIS2 compliance, Microsoft 365 security features or a Zero Trust implementation? We are happy to put together a custom programme that addresses your specific challenges.

Our approach

From request to cyber-aware employees

Every training is carefully prepared and tailored to your organisation, industry and risk profile.

1

Introduction

A brief, no-obligation meeting to discuss your organisation, risks, knowledge level and requirements.

2

Custom programme

We put together a programme with examples and exercises that match your industry and daily practice.

3

Deliver training

Interactive training with current threats, phishing simulation and hands-on exercises.

4

Aftercare & follow-up

Handout with action points, option for follow-up sessions and optional phishing simulation campaign.

Testimonials

What participants say

★★★★★

"I thought I could spot phishing, but the AI-generated email examples were a real eye-opener. The trainer made it concrete and recognisable. The entire team is now much more alert."

Participant
Cybersecurity Awareness · Office manager · Professional services
★★★★★

"The phishing simulation was confronting but very educational. Good that there was attention for NIS2 and director liability. Highly relevant for our board."

Participant
Cybersecurity Awareness · IT manager · Financial services
★★★★★

"Finally a training that isn't boring! The deepfake demos and QR code phishing were impressive. Everyone went home with an action plan. I enabled MFA that very evening."

Participant
Cybersecurity Awareness · Employee · Government
Frequently asked questions

Everything about the Cybersecurity Awareness training

The training is suitable for all employees, regardless of role or technical background. From directors and management to administration, IT, HR and finance. Anyone who works with computers, email or the internet benefits from cybersecurity awareness.

No technical prior knowledge is required. The training is specifically designed to make cybersecurity understandable for everyone. We use recognisable examples from daily practice, no technical jargon.

The training is available as a full day (all eight topics including interactive exercises and phishing simulation) or half day (core topics: phishing, passwords, passkeys, MFA, mobile, remote working and AI threats). We determine together which variant best suits your organisation.

Yes. The training covers current legislation including NIS2 (expected Q2 2026), GDPR and the EU AI Act. You will learn what this legislation means for your organisation, including the 24-hour reporting obligation and director liability.

The training covers the current threat landscape (malware, ransomware, supply chain attacks, AI phishing, deepfakes, voice cloning and quishing), security in practice (workplace, remote working, passwords, passkeys, MFA, browsing, email and mobile), social engineering (8 techniques including pretexting, spear phishing, whaling, vishing and OSINT), AI and cybersecurity, privacy and legislation (GDPR, NIS2, EU AI Act), securing the organisation (Microsoft 365 tools and Zero Trust) and a concrete three-phase action plan with the FSVT framework, tools and resources.

Yes. The full-day variant includes a phishing simulation, interactive exercises and a hands-on security check where participants review their own devices and accounts. The half-day variant includes interactive elements in a more compact format.

Yes, all our training courses are available in-company, at your location or online. Content, examples and pace are fully tailored to your organisation, industry and risk profile.

Absolutely. Popular combinations include Cybersecurity Awareness with a phishing simulation campaign, NIS2 compliance for management, Microsoft 365 security features or the SC-900 Security Fundamentals certification. We are happy to put together a custom programme.

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