Cyber Security for Community Groups
Course Description
Cyber threats can affect organisations of all sizes – including small community groups and charities. You don’t need to be a large organisation to be targeted, and simple steps can make a real difference.
Join the Dorset Police Cyber Team for a practical Lunch & Learn session designed specifically for community groups and organisations. The session will explore common cyber risks, how to recognise potential scams and attacks, and practical steps you can take to protect your organisation, volunteers, staff and the people you support.
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns about the types of cyber issues your organisation may encounter.
No specialist IT knowledge is required – just bring your questions!
What we’ll cover:
- Common cyber threats facing community organisations
- How to recognise phishing emails, scams and other warning signs
- Practical ways to protect your organisation and its information
- Keeping accounts, passwords and devices secure
- What to do if something goes wrong
- Where to get further help and support
- Questions and answers with the Dorset Police Cyber Team
Who Should Attend?
This session is for anyone involved in running or supporting a community organisation, including trustees, staff, volunteers and those with responsibility for IT, data, finance or administration.
It’s particularly useful for smaller organisations that may not have dedicated IT or cyber security support.
You don’t need to be an IT expert – this session is about practical steps that any community organisation can take to reduce its cyber risk.
How to Book
To access these courses free of charge, bookings must be made through Volunteer Centre Dorset. Please do not register for the courses directly with the training provider, as a charge may apply.
To enrol staff or volunteers, a volunteer coordinator, manager or similar representative from your organisation should click the link below to email us with the full name, email address and chosen course(s) for each person you would like to enrol. We’ll then arrange access to the training for you.
