Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Protecting Systems, Strengthening Defenses, Securing the Future

Cyber threats are constantly evolving, posing significant risks to public sector organisations. This GovEssentials session provides cybersecurity practitioners with essential knowledge and practical steps to enhance their organisation’s security posture.

Designed for hands-on professionals, this 45-minute session will cover foundational cybersecurity concepts, best practices for protecting government systems, and strategies for responding to threats effectively.

What’s in Store

• Understanding Cyber Threats Learn about the most common cyber threats facing public sector organisations today, including phishing, ransomware, and insider risks.
• Strengthening Security Fundamentals Discover best practices for implementing basic but critical security measures such as strong access controls, network segmentation, and regular patch management.
• Incident Response Basics Explore simple yet effective steps to detect, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents.
• Interactive Q&A with Experts Engage in a live discussion with a cybersecurity expert to address your challenges and learn from peers.