Cybersecurity Upskilling Course for SMEs

• October 27, 2025
• Andrew

Strengthen your digital defences and advance your cybersecurity skills. Gain experience with real-world cybersecurity scenarios. This practical course is ideal for individuals with a basic understanding of IT who want to upskill in areas such as threat detection, network security, and incident response.

Course Format
This course consists of 4 sessions and attendance at all sessions is expected.

Certificate of Participation:
Participants must attend at least 80% of sessions in their selected round to receive a Certificate of Participation.

Sessions run from 17:45 to 19:45 at DiHubMT, Birkirkara, Malta.

Session 1 out of 4 : Monday 17th November
Session 2 out of 4 : Wednesday 19th November
Session 3 out of 4: Monday 24th November
Session 4 out of 4: Wednesday 26th November

What You’ll Learn:
Cybersecurity fundamentals and the CIA Triad
Identifying and mitigating common cyber threats
Understanding GDPR, NIS2, DORA and MFSA requirements
Incident response and recovery best practices
Defining organisational cybersecurity roles and policies
Hands-on simulations, drills and policy workshops
Risk-based approaches and practical tools for SMEs
Building a strong cybersecurity culture and awareness

Pricing:
Individuals: Free of charge
SMEs & Public Sector: Fully funded via de minimis support

Who Should Attend?
IT professionals, system admins, and anyone with foundational IT knowledge aiming to build cybersecurity expertise.

Certificate of Participation:
Participants must attend at least 80% of sessions in their selected round to receive a Certificate of Participation.
Limited to 30 participants per round – early registration is highly recommended!