The free Cyber Wardens training empowers the auction and valuation sectors with the support to manage their IT infrastructure and safeguard their data against cybercriminals, enhancing security and resilience.

Training in cybersecurity is essential as it builds awareness of cyber security risks, enhances security measures, and prepares teams to respond effectively to cyber threats. Not only does it improve regulatory compliance, but it also serves as a crucial tool to protect the commercial interests of businesses in the sector and also the data of their staff and clients.

What Is A Cyber Warden —

A cyber warden is a professional tasked with leading teams to safeguard digital assets, manage IT security, prevent cyber threats, and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data.

The Role Of A Cyber Warden —

▪ Cyber Cheerleader: Promotes cyber safety within their team or business.
▪ Role Modelling: Demonstrates simple and effective preventative actions.
▪ Helper: Acts as a point of contact for employees with cyber safety concerns.
▪ Organises Assistance: Coordinates with suppliers about anti-virus software.
▪ Drill Master: Conducts cyber drills to educate their team.

The online training programs enable Cyber Wardens to prevent, prepare, fight, and help recover from cyber attacks or theft of customer data or intellectual property.

Take The Next Step —

▪ AVAA Cyber Wardens Webinar – Tue, 18 Nov 2026 (4PM AEST)
▪ Cyber Warden Online Couse Registration

The Cyber Warden training demystifies cyber security, offering practical and quick wins to secure your business against cyber criminals without buzzwords or jargon.

The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) has arranged for its members, and the broader auction and valuation sectors, to have access to Cyber Wardens training, an initiative of the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia, supported by the Australian Government and an industry alliance led by Telstra, CommBank, and the Australian Cyber Security Centre.

If you’re after further information on this initiative please contact the AVAA Membership team via email at membership@avaa.com.au or telephone 1300 928 165.  Be sure to follow AVAA on LinkedIn, Facebook and X/Twitter for updates.