19 August 2025
Article supplied by Small Business Financial Counselling Service
The Queensland Government has announced free cyber security training for small businesses to reduce the financial risk of cybercrime and increase cyber security resilience. If you are a small business owner in Queensland, you and your staff can access a suite of free cyber security courses, webinars, guides and resources through the Cyber Wardens program.
In 2024, the financial cost of cybercrime to small businesses rose by 8% from 2023, to an average of $49,600. Research shows 4 out of 5 small businesses in Australia having experienced a cyber incident in the last year.
In addition to financial losses, cyber-attacks can also cause:
- brand and reputational damage
- loss of confidential and sensitive data
- loss of business continuity
- fines if your business is found negligent.
By enrolling you and your team into regular cyber security training, you can protect your business against the ongoing threats from cyber criminals.