Cybersecurity Culture & Human Risk Defence
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to promote cyber security in a work area.

| Study | Online learning |
- 3 chapters · 9 lessons
- 41 videos
- 139 knowledge-check questions
- Nationally recognised unit
- Its own progress dashboard
What you cover
Key topics
- Develop cyber security awareness in work area
- Support effective cyber security practices in work area
- Review cyber security awareness in work area
Your learning
Course content
3 chapters · 9 lessons · Self-paced
Chapter 1 · Develop cyber security awareness in work area3 lessons
- Lesson 1: Establishing Current Cyber Security Awareness (Approx 2hr 40 mins)1.1
- Lesson 2: Building a Cyber Security Awareness Program (Approx 2hr 40mins)1.2
- Lesson 3: Developing and Communicating Cyber Security Policies and Procedures (approx. 2hr 40mins)1.3
Chapter 2 · Support effective cyber security practices in work area3 lessons
- Lesson 4: Reviewing Cyber Security Practices According to Organizational Policies (approx. 2hr 49mins)2.1
- Lesson 5: Arranging Training Sessions and Maintaining Records (approx 2hr 40min)2.2
- Lesson 6: Reporting and Presenting Cyber Security Insights(approx. 2 hr 40 min)2.3
Chapter 3 · Review cyber security awareness in work area3 lessons
- Lesson 7: Review Current Cyber Threats and Trends Impacting Organisation (approx. 2hr 37 mins)3.1
- Lesson 8: Documenting Outcomes of Reviews and Recommending Improvements (2hr 40mins)3.2
- Lesson 9: Communicate Review Outcome and Improvement Requirements According to Organisational Policies3.3
Who it’s for
Is this course for you?
It applies to those working in a broad range of industries who as part of their job role support policies, procedures and practice within an organisation that promote cyber security.
Recognition
Nationally recognised learning
Nationally recognised unit of competency: BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
| Unit | BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices |
| Training package | BSB Business Services Training Package |
| Field | Digital Competence – Cyber Security |
| Release | Release 1 · Current |
training.gov.au, verified 16 October 2026
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Your questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this unit nationally recognised?
Yes. BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices is a current unit of competency in the BSB Business Services Training Package, listed on training.gov.au, the National Register of vocational education and training in Australia.
How is the unit organised?
3 chapters and 9 lessons: one lesson for each performance criterion. It is self-paced: work through the lessons in order, or jump to any lesson.
How is it assessed?
Assessment tasks for this unit are listed under Assignments in the unit, with how to submit each one and what's still outstanding.
How do I track my progress?
Go to dashboard opens this unit's own dashboard. Progress, activity and streaks there count this unit only.




