The European Cyber Security Community (ECCO) Project, led by ECSO, announces its new awareness webinar focused on the outcomes of the 1st ENISA Cybersecurity Awareness Conference, taking place on 16 December 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 CET. Additionally, the session will cover AR-in-the-Box, ENISA’s guide to create your own awareness raising programmes.
Speakers
- Marianna Kalenti (Senior Communications Expert Awareness Raising and Education Team, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA))
- Alexandros Zacharis (Cyber Security Expert, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA))
Summary
The 1st Cybersecurity Awareness Raising Conference took place in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on 27 Nov. 2024. The conferences was addressed to professionals of the public and private sector who are tasked with Cybersecurity Awareness Raising, either within their organisation or as an outside activity. Participants had the opportunity to acquaint themselves with cyber psychology and the current trends in approaching diverse target audiences; draw lessons from experience to this day; and learn about awareness raising best practices and gamified content.
ENISA’s AR-in-a-Box is a comprehensive solution for cybersecurity awareness activities designed to meet the needs of public bodies, operators of essential services, and both large and small private companies. It provides theoretical and practical knowledge on how to design and implement effective cybersecurity awareness programmes, including:
- A guideline on building custom awareness programmes for internal use within an organisation.
- A guideline on creating targeted awareness campaigns for external stakeholders.
- Instructions on selecting the appropriate tools and channels to effectively reach the target audience.
- Instructions on developing Key Performance Indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of a programme or campaign.
- A guide for the development of a communication strategy, crucial for achieving awareness objectives.
- An awareness raising quiz to test comprehension and retention of key information.
- An awareness raising game provided in different versions and styles, along with a guide on how to play.
With AR-in-a-Box, ENISA provides organisations with the essential tools and resources to effectively raise cybersecurity awareness within their operations, offering a dynamic solution that will be regularly updated and enriched.
About the ECCO Awareness Webinars
The ECCO Awareness Webinars are a series of online sessions designed to equip both strategic leaders and everyday users with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively mitigate cybersecurity risks in their organisations. Organised by the European Cybersecurity Community (ECCO) project and led by ECSO, the webinars focus on practical toolkits, actionable strategies, and best practices currently available on the market. By presenting real world solutions and advice, the webinars provide participants with hands-on resources to improve their organisation’s cybersecurity posture. The sessions aim to not only educate but also engage attendees, allowing them to share experiences and insights, fostering a collaborative approach to enhancing cybersecurity awareness across the industry.
