Cyber Awareness and Resilience

Overview

In today’s interconnected natural and built environment, cyber risk is no longer a technical issue. It is a core professional responsibility. This course, featuring curated content from Access Learning and delivered through the RICS partnership with Access Learning, equips professionals with a clear, practical understanding of the modern cyber threat landscape and the actions required to safeguard data, clients and organisational integrity.

You will explore the most common and evolving threats, including malware, phishing and targeted whaling attacks, alongside best practice in secure data handling, authentication protocols and safe device usage across hybrid working environments. The course moves beyond awareness, focusing on practical behaviours that reduce risk in day to day professional activity.

Crucially, it also addresses organisational resilience. You will learn how to protect your business from cyber incidents, report cybercrime correctly, and respond decisively if a breach occurs. With a strong emphasis on professional accountability, regulatory expectations and reputational risk, the course reinforces the standards required to maintain client trust in a digitally connected sector.

This course strengthens both individual vigilance and organisational readiness, ensuring you are equipped to safeguard critical information assets and uphold the integrity of your professional practice.

Learning outcomes