When a cyber-attack hits a private company, it is a business problem. When it hits a government department, it is a national one: citizen data, essential services and public trust are all on the line at once. That is what makes cybersecurity strategy in the public sector a different discipline from anywhere else.

The “Building Cybersecurity Strategies for UK Government Agencies” Training Course, delivered by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, gives participants a working framework for developing, implementing and coordinating cybersecurity strategy inside government bodies, aligned with national security priorities and built to withstand real-world threats.

Aimed at those shaping and defending public sector cybersecurity:

• Information security professionals and cybersecurity teams in government agencies.
• IT managers and executives within public sector organisations.
• Legal advisors and compliance officers in government cybersecurity governance.
• Government officials and anyone involved in developing or rolling out cybersecurity strategy.

What You’ll Take Away

• The foundational principles behind cybersecurity strategy in a government context.
• Best practices for securing information and infrastructure at scale.
• The ability to identify key cyber threats to government bodies and design mitigation strategies.
• A working knowledge of relevant cybersecurity laws and regulations.
• Stronger inter-agency coordination for a unified response to cyber crises.

Module 1: The Stakes for Government Cybersecurity

• The unique challenges facing public sector digital systems.
• The government’s role in setting cybersecurity direction and priorities.

Module 2: The Legal and Regulatory Backdrop

• The laws and regulations shaping cybersecurity in UK government agencies.
• How compliance obligations shape strategic decisions.

Module 3: Mapping and Assessing Risk

• Identifying the cyber risks specific to government organisations.
• Techniques for assessing risk in a public sector context.

Module 4: The Security Team’s Mandate

• What government cybersecurity teams are responsible for in risk assessment.
• How their findings feed into wider strategy.

Module 5: From Policy to Response Plan

• Building a comprehensive cybersecurity policy from the ground up.
• Developing an incident response framework that agencies can actually use.

Module 6: Making Compliance Stick

• Turning legal and regulatory requirements into everyday practice.
• Keeping compliance current as regulations evolve.

Module 7: Protecting Data, Infrastructure and Emerging Tech

• Securing sensitive government data against unauthorised access.
• Protecting critical national infrastructure under government responsibility.
• How emerging technologies are being used to strengthen protection.

Module 8: Training That Actually Prepares People

• Why ongoing cybersecurity training matters more than a one-off session.
• Preparing staff for incident management and crisis response.
• Building genuine cybersecurity awareness among government employees.

Module 9: Working Across Agencies

• Why coordination between government bodies is a security requirement, not a courtesy.
• Sharing cybersecurity intelligence securely and effectively across agencies.

Module 10: Planning for Joint Crisis Response

• Developing joint crisis management strategies between agencies.
• Turning inter-agency plans into a coordinated, tested response.