Seeing Risk More Clearly: My Experience with Corporate Cyber Security Awareness

Key Takeaways

• I became more aware of how everyday actions can quietly expose organisations to risk
• Small habits, like how we handle emails or passwords, suddenly felt far more important
• It shifted my mindset from assuming systems are safe to actively thinking about responsibility
• I realised cyber security isn’t just an IT concern—it’s a shared one
• It helped me slow down and think before clicking, sharing, or responding

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I was drawn to this training because cyber security has always felt like something happening in the background—important, but often invisible. I wanted a clearer understanding of how everyday behaviour plays a role in protecting information, not just at an organisational level, but on a personal one too. My intention wasn’t to become technical, but to become more aware.

As I moved through the learning, what stood out most was how relatable everything felt. The examples reflected real workplace situations—emails that look harmless, quick decisions made under pressure, moments where convenience can override caution. It made me realise how easily risks can slip in, not through complex attacks, but through ordinary routines we barely think about.

There were moments where things really clicked. I found myself reflecting on how often trust is assumed, especially in professional environments. The course gently challenged that assumption, not in a way that creates fear, but in a way that builds responsibility. It reminded me that security is as much about awareness and behaviour as it is about systems and software.

What surprised me was how empowering the experience felt. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by threats, I felt more confident in recognising them. The focus wasn’t on blame or mistakes, but on understanding patterns and making more thoughtful choices. That shift in perspective alone felt valuable.

Moving forward, this learning stays with me in subtle ways. I’m more deliberate in how I handle information, more alert to things that don’t feel quite right, and more conscious of the role I play within a wider system. It’s a reminder that security isn’t something we switch on—it’s something we practise, quietly and consistently.

In the end, it offered clarity without complexity. A simple but meaningful reminder that awareness, when practiced daily, can make a real difference.