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Cyber Security Governance for Not-for-Profits

30 July 2026 1:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: Australia/Sydney
Course type Short courses
Proficiency level Emerging
Delivery method Virtual
Member $610
Non-Member $760
Virtual course via Zoom,
CPD hours 6

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Cyber security governance is the framework of documents and processes used to manage and oversee a not-for-profit's cyber security strategies to protect data and information systems. It includes the policies, procedures, and controls to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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Learning objectives
  • Understand current trends in the cyber threat and cyber security landscapes for the not-for-profit sector.
  • Apply cyber security governance principles for not-for-profits.
  • Implement key cyber security frameworks into not-for-profit governance frameworks.
  • Analyse and respond to cyber security incidents in the not-for-profit sector.
Course structure

Section A – Governance Principles

  • Not-for-profit business obligations
  • An introduction to cyber security governance
  • Legal and regulatory compliance in cyber security
  • Cyber security governance principles
  • Cyber security frameworks and models for governance
  • Roles and responsibilities in cyber security governance

Section B – Professional Practices

  • Digital and data management
  • Ethical practices and integrity
  • Collaboration in cyber security governance

Section C – Personal Thinking

  • Case study: Australian Red Cross (ARC) / International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) – November 2021.

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Assessments

A short course is assessed as follows:

  • A final quiz (multiple choice, achieve 75% to pass, unlimited attempts).
  • A short case study written response (suggested answers are revealed for reflection).
  • Knowledge checks are included as you progress through the course material (these are not assessed).
  • See the Assessment Rules for further information.
For business

We provide specialised in-house training to organisations who want to train large groups of staff.

What are the benefits on in-house training?

  • Train large numbers of staff.
  • Participate in customised training that caters to the needs of your staff and your organisation’s business objectives.
  • Invite and engage with your key clients, suppliers and contractors to ensure you’re working together with the same knowledge.

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Key Information
  • Assessment: Knowledge checks, quiz questions, and a case study response.
    Proficiency level: Emerging
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    Short course: Cyber Security Governance for Not-for-Profits
Certificates
  • This short course forms a part of:
    Certificate in Not-for-Profit Governance
  • Complete six short, focused courses and get a Certificate. Each course builds your expertise step-by-step, giving you practical skills and a nationally respected credential. Flexible, accessible, and designed for busy professionals—start your journey today and grow your governance career with confidence.

Capabilities : Reflection & Learning , Critical & Independent Thinking , Governance & Oversight , Digital & Data , Collaborating & Influencing , Risk Governance

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