Cyber-Safe Computing & Responsible AI at Work

Practical cyber hygiene and responsible AI use for SMEs — phishing, passwords, backups, and clear rules staff can follow. Level: beginner · Ideal for: SME staff, schools, and community groups 3-week in-person programme at Hanwell Community Centre, Westcott Crescent, London W7 1PD · 6 sessions · Europe/London timezone What you will achieve Recognise phishing and social-engineering attempts common to UK businesses. Configure MFA, password managers, and device updates using a prioritised checklist. Apply safe AI habits: what may be pasted, what must never leave your network. Understand backup and recovery expectations for ransomware resilience. Produce a one-page cyber + AI policy starter for your team. What we cover Everyday defences Phishing red flags and reporting MFA and password managers Updates, encryption, and lost-device steps Data and AI Personal data and confidentiality tiers Approved vs banned AI tools Incident escalation and logging Business continuity 3-2-1 backup thinking Ransomware response overview Secure disposal of old kit (links to NLCRC recycling) Course structure Phase 1 — Threats staff actually see (Week 1 · 2 live sessions) Email, SMS, and voice scams targeting small businesses. Phishing, spear-phishing, and BEC patterns Safe link checking and attachment habits Reporting lines inside your organisation Deliverable: Phishing triage flowchart for your team. Phase 2 — Accounts, devices, and access (Week 2 · 2 live sessions) Lock down identities and endpoints without enterprise complexity. MFA everywhere that matters Password manager rollout tips BYOD vs company device boundaries Deliverable: Device hardening checklist (10 items). Phase 3 — AI and data handling at work (Week 3 · 2 live sessions) Use AI productively without leaking client or employee data. Data classification: public, internal, confidential Prompt hygiene and retention settings Shadow IT and approved vendor list Deliverable: One-page AI acceptable-use addendum. Prerequisites No technical background required — aimed at office staff and team leads. Delivery Ideal for SMEs, schools, and community organisations. Can be delivered on-site for groups by arrangement — contact us for a quote. Full course details: https://nlcrc.co.uk/courses-cyber-safe-ai Location: Hanwell Community Centre, Westcott Crescent, London W7 1PD Bookings and enquiries: nlcrc.co.uk · 020 3393 0948