Make cybersecurity a business advantage.
Cybersecurity doesn't have to mean jargon and panic. This one-day workshop turns overwhelming security concepts into a concrete incident response plan you can implement starting the day after class.
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About the course
The Cybersecurity 101 Workshop is an intensive 8-hour, hands-on training for business professionals, not IT specialists.
Rather than overwhelming you with technical jargon, the workshop builds on the security instincts you already have and applies them to digital environments through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios.
You leave with a structure, not just awareness: an incident response plan, an asset inventory approach, and a way to prioritize security spending that fits your actual risk profile.
What you’ll learn
This workshop turns abstract cybersecurity concepts into concrete, usable structure.
• Build an incident response plan structure you can implement starting day one
• Create an IT asset inventory and identify the stakeholders who need to be involved
• Develop a system priority matrix to know what to protect first
• Prioritize security investments based on your specific risk profile, not a generic checklist
• Build a shared security vocabulary across technical and non-technical team members
• Establish a timely communication plan for when something actually goes wrong
What's covered
One day. Eight hours. A complete incident response structure by the end. The workshop is built around practical exercises and real-world scenarios, not lectures.
Morning
• Building a security mindset from instincts you already have
• IT asset inventory: what you have, and what actually matters
• Stakeholder identification for incident response
Afternoon
• System priority matrix: where to focus limited resources
• Building your incident response plan and communication strategy
• Risk-based prioritization for ongoing security investment, not a generic checklist
What you need to bring
No prior cybersecurity or IT experience required.
• No technical background needed
• Useful for executives, IT managers, and business owners alike
• Virtual sessions: set up Zoom (instructions provided)
Right for you if you are…
• An executive or business owner who knows cybersecurity matters but doesn't know where to start
• An IT manager who needs the rest of the business to understand security in plain language
• A team lead who wants shared security vocabulary across technical and non-technical staff
• Anyone overwhelmed by cybersecurity jargon who wants a practical, business-first approach
• A leader who wants to prioritize security spend based on actual risk, not vendor pressure
Your Instructor
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Eric is a collaborative transformation expert with over 30 years in IT and 5+ years as an Agile Coach, guiding teams to shift from reactive to proactive work. Known for blending technical insight with human-centered coaching, he’s helped clients across sectors dramatically improve efficiency, reduce urgent requests, and create more meaningful, balanced work environments.
Peter is a senior cyber security leader with 17 years of experience in information security and 25 years overall in technology and risk. He has led cyber programs, including the successful, incident-free integration of the largest Canadian bank merger, and is known for aligning cyber risk management with business goals across diverse industries.
Everything included
• Certificate of completion
• A customized incident response plan structure built during the workshop
• IT asset inventory and system priority matrix templates
• Guidance on Canadian cybersecurity resources for continued learning
• Accountability partnership with other participants for ongoing implementation
