Phishing Awareness at Work Cyber security threats continue to evolve rapidly, and phishing remains one of the most widespread and disruptive forms of attack. In Northern Ireland, organisations across all sectors are increasingly targeted by sophisticated phishing campaigns designed to steal sensitive data, compromise systems and disrupt operations Legal Island’s Phishing Awareness at Work eLearning course is designed to address this growing risk. It builds essential awareness among employees by equipping them with practical skills to recognise phishing threats and respond appropriately. The course is tailored specifically to Northern Irish law and provides comprehensive compliance training for all staff.
Overview

Learn to Recognise and Respond to Phishing Attempts

Phishing is one of the leading causes of data breaches in the UK and Northern Ireland, affecting organisations of all sizes. These attacks exploit human vulnerabilities, typically through deceptive emails, messages or calls, tricking individuals into disclosing information or clicking malicious links.

Every member of the organisation, from front-line staff to senior leaders, is a potential target. Raising awareness at all levels is critical to reducing your organisation’s exposure to risk.

This interactive training course empowers employees to spot the warning signs of phishing and take swift, appropriate action. It reinforces a culture of cyber vigilance while supporting compliance with key data protection and cyber security obligations.

What's Included

What's included in Phishing Awareness training?

Legal Island’s Phishing Awareness course helps all staff understand the phishing landscape and the crucial role they play in protecting your organisation’s systems, data and reputation.  

All employees will learn how to identify phishing tactics and adopt secure behaviours that protect both themselves and the wider organisation. Developed by a team of phishing awareness experts, the course is specifically tailored for organisations operating in Northern Ireland.

Topics covered include:  

  • What phishing is and why it matters
  • How to identify the signs of a phishing attempt
  • How to respond effectively to a phishing attempt

Should you have a particular need to brand or tailor any of our courses to your specific requirements, that is no problem at all. We offer a full bespoke service in-house. If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact our eLearning Sales Manager, Debbie Wilson – debbie@legal-island.com

Importance of Training

Why is Phishing Awareness training important in Northern Ireland?

Phishing is often the entry point for more serious cyber threats, such as ransomware, data theft and operational disruption. As attackers become more sophisticated, ensuring your staff can spot and stop phishing attempts is more critical than ever.

According to the GOV.UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, 85% of UK businesses that experienced a cyber breach in 2024 identified phishing as the most common and disruptive type of attack.   

This all-staff training course supports your compliance with key cyber security standards and reinforces key responsibilities under the UK GDPR and other data protection laws. It also demonstrates your organisation’s commitment to robust risk management and information security.

Who is it For?

Who needs Phishing Awareness training?

Every employee plays a part in your organisation’s cyber defence. Anyone using email, messaging apps, phones or other communication tools can be a target of phishing.  

This course is suitable for all staff, regardless of role or department, and is particularly valuable for those in high-risk areas such as finance, customer service, HR and IT.

Providing consistent, organisation-wide training ensures everyone is prepared to identify and report suspicious activity.

Course Duration

How long does Phishing Awareness training take?

This course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, including an assessment. It is self-paced, allowing employees to stop and resume as needed, making it easy to fit into busy schedules. Upon successful completion, each staff member will receive a personalised certificate for their records.

Key Statistics

Why learn with Legal Island?

We take huge pride in the training we deliver across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Our key statistics show:

97%

of users said they found the courses beneficial for their organisation

96%

of users said they found the courses convenient and easy to use

96%

of users said their knowledge of the compliance topic area improved

96%

of users said they would recommend our eLearning courses to other organisations

750,000+

hours of training and course content delivered

200,000+

employees across the island of Ireland have now benefited from our services

FAQs

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