Awareness & Readiness Workshop

A practical introduction to cyber and AI crisis communications, grounded in real, relevant case studies.

What's Included

Hands-on training built around New Zealand realities

Participants will leave with practical templates to help kickstart their crisis response plans. Designed to build awareness, confidence, and a shared understanding of what an organisation needs to have in place.

3‑hour facilitated workshop (in‑person or online)

45‑minute keynote/conference presentation option

Real New Zealand case studies and lessons learned

Clear guidance on what organisations should have in place

All the templates you need to get underway

Who is it for?

The ideal first step for any organisation

The Awareness and Readiness workshop is ideal for any organisation or business wanting to take the first step toward building a greater level of awareness and understanding, or a team briefing.

Whether your organisation is small, large, public or private, you need to be prepared before a cyber incident occurs, so you can recover quicker and get back on track.

The Awareness and Readiness workshop is a practical way to get started.

Do you qualify for funding?

Regional Business Partner Network

The Management Capability Development Fund, a funding scheme from the Regional Business Partner Network, supports businesses by subsidising the cost of training services.

Your organisation may be eligible for funding to attend this workshop.

Frequently asked questions

This is a three-hour workshop which provides a practical introduction to cyber and AI crisis communications, grounded in real case studies. The workshops are designed to build awareness, confidence, and a shared understanding of the plans and templates organisations need in place.

Anyone who will play a role in crisis management for your organisation. This includes senior leaders/management, business owners, board members, communications, public relations, legal, and marketing leads and team members.

Not at all! This workshop is an introduction to cyber and AI crisis communications designed to build awareness, confidence, and a shared understanding of what an organisation needs to have in place to enable an effective crisis response.

Yes. Every workshop is tailored to our audience. The workshop is designed to give you the tools and understanding to create your own crisis plan. It is grounded in real case studies, with space to discuss how the learnings apply to your specific organisation or sector.

Alongside a clearer understanding of reputational risks and what good communication looks like in a crisis, we will also provide you with our DIY Essentials Toolkit and templates to help kickstart your own crisis response planning.

Core toolkits

Essentials Toolkit

A package of clear, practical, DIY templates and frameworks for you to tailor to your organisation to support effective communication during a cyber or AI incident.

$ 1200 +GST

Tailored Response Package

An advisory-led, customised version of the Essentials Toolkit, tailored to your organisation’s people, risks, and operating environment.

$ 2900 +GST

Comprehensive Crisis Strategy

An end-to-end, comprehensive cyber and AI crisis communication strategy developed specifically for your organisation. Designed to support clear, confident communication before, during, and after an incident.

$ 4600 +GST

Policies and Processes

Clear policies and internal processes are a critical foundation for preparedness and risk mitigation, with relevant policies an essential part of underpinning responsible communication. Check out a range of different policies to support your organisation and help fill any gaps.

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$ 300 +GST