Recognising & Reporting Security Incidents

What counts as an incident, why fast reporting matters and how to report correctly. Online training as a story course & micro series, certificate included.

Full story course ~15 minutesMicro series ~20 minutes~3 modulesCertificateTest-out

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Between an incident and a disaster often lies just one thing: how quickly someone reported it. Technology alone stops no attack — what matters is how your people react in everyday situations.

The course teaches what counts as a security incident versus a mere disruption, why fast reporting matters, how the internal reporting channel works — and why reporting instead of covering up is always the right call. The content follows recognised guidance (BSI — IT-Sicherheitsvorfall melden) and is tailored to typical everyday situations.

The topic ships in two formats: a full story course (approx. 15 minutes) with voiced video dialogues, decisions and a final test — or a micro series (approx. 20 minutes in total) released in short units over several weeks. Learners receive a personal certificate after passing the test; every completion is documented audit-proof. Available in up to 10 languages with native voice-over.

What your team will learn

Sicherheitsvorfälle von Störungen unterscheiden
Die Bedeutung schneller Meldung verstehen
Den internen Meldeweg kennen und nutzen
Keine Angst vor Fehlern: melden statt vertuschen

Formats & duration

Full story course

~15 minutes · ~3 modules

A cinematic full course with voiced video dialogues, decisions and a final test: ideal for the annual mandatory training.

Micro series

~20 minutes

The same topic as short units released over time: continuous awareness without blocking an afternoon.

Source & legal basis

BSI — IT-Sicherheitsvorfall melden Open official source ↗

The course is coupled to the official source and updated when it changes.

Topics covered in this course

incident reporting trainingreport security incidentsincident response awarenessreporting culturesecurity awareness trainingIT security courseemployee awarenesse-learning with certificate

Frequently asked questions

How long does the "Recognising & Reporting Security Incidents" training take?

The full story course takes about 15 minutes and ends with a test and certificate. As a micro series your team covers the same content in short units spread over several weeks — about 20 minutes in total.

Who is this training for?

For all employees — no prior knowledge needed. The content follows recognised guidance (BSI — IT-Sicherheitsvorfall melden) and uses realistic everyday situations instead of dry theory.

Is there a certificate and proof for audits?

Yes. After passing the final test, learners receive a personal certificate. Every completion is documented audit-proof — ideal for audits, certifications and evidence duties.