Government ministries and agencies are increasingly targeted by cyber threats that seek to disrupt services, steal sensitive data, and undermine national trust. This course equips public sector professionals with the skills to protect digital systems, secure citizen information, and respond effectively to cyber incidents. Aligned with national cybersecurity strategies, the course includes case studies, breach simulations, and planning tools tailored to public sector realities.
Teaching Methodology
Expert-led live training tailored to public sector needs
Case-based discussions featuring real government attacks
Tabletop cyber drills and breach response simulations
Guided group work to develop cyber policies and playbooks
Templates and frameworks aligned to local governance models
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Recognize cyber threats to government systems and data
Apply national and international legal frameworks
Develop cybersecurity policies for public service operations
Coordinate incident response across departments
Build long-term cyber resilience strategies for ministries
Delivery Format
Duration: 5 Days (6 hours/day)
Mode: In-person at approved venues or virtual (Zoom/MS Teams)
Materials: Public sector templates, playbooks, incident forms, and legal checklists
Certification: Issued by Alverton Global
Course Features
- Lectures 10
- Quiz 0
- Duration 5 days
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 13
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
- 5 Sections
- 10 Lessons
- 5 Days
- Day 1 – Understanding Government Cyber Threats2
- Day 2 – Securing Systems & Citizen Services2
- Day 3 – Cyber Governance & Legal Compliance2
- Day 4 – Incident Response & Emergency Planning2
- Day 5 – Cyber Strategy & Capstone2
Requirements
- No cybersecurity experience needed
- Basic understanding of public sector operations
- Laptop with internet for virtual sessions
Features
- Focused on ministry operations, digital services & public databases
- Aligned with national cyber strategies & compliance laws
- Breach simulations & tabletop drills for public sector teams
- Templates for internal policies, response protocols, and data classification
- Ideal for mixed teams: IT, policy, legal, and administrative staff
- Customizable for country-specific requirements
Target audiences
- Government IT officers and digital services managers
- Public sector administrators and directors
- Data protection officers and legal advisors
- Cyber response teams in ministries and parastatals
- Policy-makers and project coordinators