Cybersecurity Training as Part of the Digital Municipality Program

• Raising cybersecurity awareness among training participants.
• Providing support in clarifying doubts and addressing questions raised by participants during the training.
• Acquiring knowledge and competencies to prepare participants—both theoretically and practically—for fulfilling their cybersecurity-related responsibilities.
• Improving the ability to apply procedures in practice.
• Supporting the enhancement of overall organizational security.
• Effective training for individuals seeking to expand their knowledge in the field of cybersecurity.
• Certificates of completion for all participants.

The Digital Municipality program is aimed at all municipalities in Poland (urban, urban-rural, and rural). The training itself is targeted at employees of Municipal Offices. Employees at all levels of the organization should participate in the training. One of the main goals of the Digital Municipality program is to provide digital education for local government units (LGUs) regarding the operation of acquired hardware, software, and licenses.

Training is conducted in Polish.

There is an option to organize the training in English.

Achieving effective training outcomes is possible by selecting both the appropriate topics and training methods tailored to the specific needs of the participants and the subject matter. Below we present the methods and techniques we use:

LECTURE

We deliver knowledge to participants using dedicated educational aids, such as multimedia presentations. This forms the substantive foundation of the training, during which we introduce the topic, discuss key concepts, and describe roles, processes, procedures, etc.

PRACTICAL EXAMPLES

As practitioners, we base our training programs on real-life events presented in the context of specific problems. We help participants independently arrive at conclusions or solutions. Our trainings are strongly focused on practice and skill development.

DISCUSSION

Participants express their opinions and share experiences. A well-formulated discussion topic, by confronting at least two different viewpoints, usually evokes strong emotional engagement. Discussions enable the development of common solutions or prepare arguments on the given topic.

BRAINSTORMING

In a short time, we generate many ideas and solutions for specific problems and situations. We engage participants, stimulate thinking, and foster creativity.

EXERCISES

Practical tasks related to the training subject, such as creating a process, conducting case study analysis, etc. These effectively complement lectures and practical examples.

TESTS

We verify the participant’s knowledge and skills level. This helps identify competency gaps and appropriately plan the educational process to improve the participant’s abilities. Depending on the nature of the training, tests may be conducted using various tools, such as knowledge and performance tests.

SIMULATIONS

These provide an excellent sample of real-life situations in which participants actively engage and experience the consequences of their actions.

SUMMARY

After completing each topic, we summarize the discussed material. This is carried out by the trainer and allows participants to review the most important points related to the subject, while giving them the opportunity to verify their level of understanding.

Training conducted by one of our trainers:

Weronika Stachowiak
Graduate of Geology at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań and Business Management with a specialization in Risk Analysis in Projects at the Warsaw School of Banking in Poznań. In her many years of professional experience, she has provided advisory, analytical, and training services in the areas of personal data protection and database management. She has extensive experience cooperating with public local government institutions, educational facilities, and specialized companies in the financial sector. At PBSG, she serves as a Consultant in areas related to personal data protection, information security, and risk management.

Katarzyna Żuk
Graduate of the Faculty of Law at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. She has over 10 years of experience in the commercial sector. She has provided advisory services regarding civil and commercial matters in the ongoing activities of companies. From an academic perspective, she is interested in practical logic. She has completed numerous trainings on law creation, application, and theory, which she passionately applies in practice. At PBSG, she is responsible for supporting projects related to information security and personal data protection, including document analysis.