Education and Training is a key pillar in the COSBOA Cyber Security Package. Understanding cyber security is becoming an increasingly important aspect of operating or working in a small business in the 21st century. COSBOA is committed to helping small business owners and their staff across Australia to understand cyber security risks.

COSBOA, in conjunction with leading Cyber Security experts. has developed an education and training program and a multiple choice online test, to help increase awareness of risks and develop an understanding of how to prevent attacks. PARTICIPATION IN COMPLETING THE TEST IS FREE with individuals achieving over 75% correct answers who are members of a COSBOA Industry Association receiving a Certificate of Cyber Awareness.

We gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Alistair MacGibbon, Special Adviser to the Prime Minister on Cyber Security, Adjunct Professor Nigel Phair, Centre for Internet Safety – University of Canberra, Professor Craig Valli Director, ECU Security Research Institute, technical assistance with this program, and Domini Stewart, Author & Journalist for assistance with Beta Testing and feedback for the Cyber Security Awareness Test.

Please call our Office on 02 9431 8646 if you are not a member of a COSBOA Industry Association but would like to take the test and receive a Certificate of Cyber Awareness.​