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Cybersecurity Awareness & Risk Management for Insurance Professionals

  • What You’ll Learn
    • Cybersecurity principles tailored to insurance professionals
    • Real-world case studies and broker risk scenarios
    • Compliance & cyber insurance strategies
  • Who This Is For
    • Brokers, agents, and adjusters across Alberta
    • Professionals needing CE credits (29 hours total)
    • New entrants needing CE hours for their first renewal
    • Insurance firms looking for group training options
  • Why Choose Elysian?
    • AAC-accredited
    • Industry-specific training
    • Trusted instructors with real-world experience
  • Course Schedule
    • View the full 6-day course breakdown below
    • 29 Hours (4–5 Hours Per Day)
      Total Duration: ~6 days

Specific Learning Activities

1. Interactive Videos

  • Short, engaging videos on topics like phishing or password safety, followed by a discussion.

2. Gamified Learning

  • Use simple online cybersecurity games or quizzes designed for seniors to make learning fun and interactive.

3. Follow-Along Guides

  • Distribute step-by-step printed or digital handouts participants can follow during and after the class

These activities are designed to be engaging, practical, and tailored to the specific needs of seniors, ensuring they leave the course with confidence in their digital skills.

Sequencing Lesson:

When teaching seniors, sequencing lessons should follow a logical progression, building confidence and familiarity with concepts before moving to more complex topics. Here’s a structured, engaging flow

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Assessment

Assessment for seniors should be practical, non-intimidating, and designed to build confidence while measuring their comprehension and skill development

  • Practicality: Focus on real-life tasks over theoretical tests.
  • Simplicity: Use clear instructions and examples.
  • Supportiveness: Ensure assessments are stress-free and encourage learning through mistakes.
  • Engagement: Make assessments interactive, collaborative, and fun.
This approach ensures that seniors not only understand the material but 
also feel confident applying it in their everyday digital interactions.

Class Schedule

Day 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity & CE Requirements

Day 2: Threat Landscape in Insurance + Case Studies

Day 3: Risk Management Fundamentals + Cyber Insurance Trends

Day 4: Regulatory Compliance, Privacy Laws (PIPEDA, etc.)

Day 5: Incident Response Planning & Broker Best Practices

Day 6: Capstone Activity + Final Review & CE Submission Process

Key Purposes of a Lesson Closure

1. Reinforcement

  • Helps participants review and retain the core concepts taught during the lesson

2. Reflection

  • Encourages learners to think about what they’ve 
learned and how they’ll apply it.

3. Engagement

  • Provides an opportunity to celebrate progress and 
motivate continued learning.

4. Transition

  • Prepares participants for the next session or topic.
By making lesson closures interactive, reflective, and supportive, seniors 
are more likely to feel confident and motivated, ensuring their learning 
experience is positive and impactful

Session 2: Communicating Online

1. Overview of Communication Tools

  • Introduce email, messaging apps, and video call platforms.
  • Emphasize their benefits for staying connected with family 
and friends.

2. Hands-On Practice

  • Guide participants in sending emails, opening attachments, and making video calls using apps like Zoom or WhatsApp.
  • Practice responding to messages and ending calls safely.

Week 2: Staying Safe on Social Media

Session 1: Introduction to Popular Platforms

1. Overview of Social Media

  • Introduce Facebook and Instagram, showing their main uses (e.g., sharing photos, connecting with friends).

2. Privacy Settings

  • Walk through step-by-step instructions for adjusting privacy settings.
  • Emphasize the importance of limiting personal information visible to the public.

3. Scam Awareness

  • Use real examples of fake friend requests or suspicious 
messages.
  • Teach the mantra: “If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.”

4. Interactive Activity

  • Assist participants in reviewing or creating accounts, setting privacy features, and practicing safe sharing.

Session 2: Review and Graduation

1. Scenario Practice

  • Present real-life examples for participants to solve in groups.

2. Q&A Session

  • Address lingering doubts and concerns

3. Graduation Ceremony

  • Celebrate achievements with certificates and a group photo.
  • Provide a printed booklet summarizing key points covered during the course

Additional Tips for Delivery:

1. Engage Through Stories

  • Use real-life examples relatable to seniors

2. Slow the Pace

  • Encourage questions, peer discussions,and hands-on activities in every session

3. Use Visual Aids

  • Project slides or handouts with large, clear fonts and images.

4. Encourage Questions

  • Foster an open and supportive environment.

5. Follow-Up

  • Offer optional drop-in sessions for continued support.

This approach will ensure seniors feel confident and equipped to navigate the online world safely.