Cyber security for property experts — are you safe?

• Understanding cyber threats in real estate
  An overview of the types of cyber threats that specifically target real estate transactions, including phishing, malware, and social engineering.
• Data protection and compliance
  Covering GDPR and other relevant data protection laws, emphasizing the importance of compliance in the handling of client information in property transactions.
• Secure communication protocols
  Best practices for securely communicating with clients, including the use of encrypted email, secure file sharing, and safe transaction methods.
• Phishing awareness and prevention
  Identifying and avoiding phishing attempts, which are common in real estate due to the large sums of money involved.
• Password management and multi-factor authentication
  Importance of strong password policies and the use of multi-factor authentication to secure online accounts.
• Securing transaction platforms
  Ensuring the security of online transaction platforms used for property sales, including understanding SSL certificates and secure payment gateways.
• Network security basics
  Understanding the basics of securing business networks, Wi-Fi security, and the importance of regular security audits.
• Mobile device security
  Best practices for securing smartphones and tablets that are used for business purposes, including the use of VPNs, secure browsing, and device encryption.
• Incident response and reporting
  Procedures for responding to a cyber security incident, including how to report breaches, steps for damage control, and communication strategies with clients and authorities.
• Regular training and awareness
  Emphasizing the importance of ongoing staff training, staying updated on the latest cyber security trends, and creating a culture of security awareness within the organization.

Our popular virtual classroom offers a streamlined version of our face-to-face courses. You will benefit from a dedicated session with our expert trainer from the comfort of your home or office. To enable the course to run smoothly, we ask that you mute your microphone unless asking a question and keep your camera on. 

With our face-to-face courses you’ll benefit from the full lesson plan plus an increased level of interaction and group work. This is your chance to participate in group discussions with our expert trainer and other delegates on the course.

Location: Propertymark Westminster, 4th Floor, 5-8 The Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3JS

This course is also available as in-house training in your office for groups of five to 20 people. This is an extremely cost-effective way of training larger groups. You just need to provide the coffee and the venue and we'll provide our highly experienced trainers and the course materials.

To discuss your options and to get a quote call the courses team on 01926 417 780 or email [email protected].

Join our waiting list if the face-to-face course date you'd like to attend is fully booked, we will then contact you if a space becomes available. Send us an email with your name, preferred contact details and how many places you would like to [email protected] or call 01926 417 780.