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Securing Remote and Hybrid Workforces

Remote and hybrid work has become permanent for many African organisations, spreading company data across homes, cafes and personal devices. This course helps IT and security teams protect a distributed workforce without blocking productivity. Participants design controls for remote access, devices and collaboration that fit real working conditions and connectivity constraints.

What you will be able to do

  • Identify the security risks introduced by remote and hybrid work.
  • Secure remote access to company systems and data.
  • Protect laptops, phones and personal devices used for work.
  • Set clear policies for safe use of home and public networks.
  • Secure collaboration tools and shared files.
  • Prepare staff and IT to respond to incidents away from the office.

Course outline

  1. 01Risks of the Distributed Workplace
  2. 02Secure Remote Access
  3. 03Protecting Devices Anywhere
  4. 04Home and Public Network Safety
  5. 05Securing Collaboration and File Sharing
  6. 06Policies People Will Actually Follow
  7. 07Incident Response for Remote Teams

Who should attend

IT and security staff, managers and policy owners responsible for protecting staff who work outside the office.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Cairo2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Accra2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Kigali2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Durban2R10,000
28 to 29 Sep 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
12 to 13 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Harare2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Kampala2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Pretoria2R10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000
14 to 15 Dec 2026Online2US$900
21 to 22 Dec 2026Mozambique2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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