Cyber Security for Payroll Employees: Protecting Your Organisation's Most Sensitive Data

Introduction

Payroll departments handle your organisation's most sensitive data, making them prime targets for cybercriminals.

This 60-minute session provides payroll professionals with essential, practical insights for understanding specific cyber threats and implementing realistic protective measures within daily workflows.

You'll gain immediately actionable strategies to protect against payment fraud, recognise social engineering tactics, and maintain secure processes that don't impede payroll efficiency.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Understand common cyber threats targeting payroll departments, including business email compromise and payment fraud
• Recognise social engineering tactics such as CEO fraud, fake supplier requests, and urgent payment demands
• Implement practical verification processes for payment changes and bank detail updates
• Protect sensitive payroll data in compliance with GDPR through proper access controls and secure practices
• Secure remote payroll operations with practical guidance on VPN usage and home working
• Know what to do if you suspect a security incident and understand your reporting obligations
• Develop realistic daily security habits for password management, email security, and secure collaboration

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 21st July 2026

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