HASC-Endorsed Programmes

Protecting What Matters Most

High Assurance Security Training delivers trusted, high-quality cyber security training to organisations operating in the most sensitive and high-risk environments. Endorsed by the High Assurance Security Centre.

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Security Domains
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Standards Aligned
UK National Cyber Centre Standards
HASC-Endorsed
Tailored to Organisational Needs
Global Delivery
“To empower security professionals with the expertise, confidence, and assurance required to safeguard what matters most.”
— Our Mission
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Physical Security
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About HAST

Raising Professional Standards in High-Risk Environments

High Assurance Security Training (HAST) is the specialist training partner of the High Assurance Security Centre (HASC), created to raise professional standards across the most sensitive and high-risk environments.

Drawing on the expertise of senior security leaders from government and high-security sectors, HAST delivers training that reflects real-world operational demands and the evolving threat landscape. Working closely with regulators, industry leaders, and subject-matter experts, we provide HASC-endorsed programmes that meet the true needs of high-assurance organisations.

Government-Grade Expertise

Senior security leaders from government and high-security sectors

UK & International Delivery

Trusted training across the UK and internationally through selected partners

Convergent Security Approach

Integrated training across cyber, physical, technical, and personnel domains

Training Programme

Cyber Security Training Modules

A comprehensive training programme designed to strengthen cyber security capability. Each module is tailored to organisational needs through a structured technical needs assessment.

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Introduction to Cyber Security
Develop a broad understanding of cybersecurity and information security, their importance to organisational operations and the responsibilities of employees and cybersecurity personnel.
Foundational
02
Legislation and Regulation in Cyber Security
Develop a clear understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing cybersecurity and how they support the principles of Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA).
Governance
03
Malware
Identify and describe common types of malware, their behaviours, and the risks they pose to individuals and organisations. Understand anti-malware defences and End of Life software risks.
Threat Analysis
04
The Internet
Explain the fundamental structure and operation of the Internet, including the TCP/IP model, packet structures, wireless networks, and encryption principles for data in transit.
Technical
05
Cryptography
Understand the core principles of cryptography including confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation. Explore symmetric and asymmetric encryption and secure web browsing.
Technical
06
Protection of Data
Understand best practices and technical controls to protect data across networks, systems, and storage environments, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
Data Security
07
Authentication
Understand how authentication mechanisms work and their role in strengthening cybersecurity and access control, including hashing, salting, and brute-force attack mitigation.
Access Control
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Consequences of Cyber Defence Failures
Assess the operational, financial, and reputational impacts of failing cyber defences, using real-world examples to illustrate risk and the consequences of data loss.
Risk Assessment
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Assessment and Mitigation
Conduct assessments of organisational assets to identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies that preserve data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Practical
10
Security Convergence
Understand how integrating cyber, personnel, physical, and technical security disciplines enhances overall organisational resilience through a converged security approach.
Strategic
Our Approach

How We Deliver

Every engagement follows a structured methodology to ensure training is precisely aligned with organisational requirements and objectives.

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Technical Needs Assessment

We conduct a thorough assessment to understand your organisation's specific cybersecurity posture, risks, and training requirements.

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Tailored Solution Design

Training programmes are customised in duration and depth of content to align with your organisational needs and objectives.

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Expert-Led Delivery

Training is delivered by senior security professionals with real-world experience in government and high-security environments.

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Assessment & Quality Assurance

A combination of practical exercises, written assessments, and mitigation planning ensures competence and ongoing quality control.

Security Domains

Converged Security Training

Our training strengthens capability across all four pillars of protective security, ensuring practitioners can safeguard the interconnected systems that underpin organisational resilience.

Cyber Security

Protecting digital assets, networks, and data from evolving cyber threats through technical controls and best practices.

Personnel Security

Addressing the human factor in security through awareness, vetting, and behavioural controls to mitigate insider risks.

Physical Security

Securing premises, assets, and people through access controls, surveillance, and protective measures against physical threats.

Technical Security

Countering technical surveillance and espionage threats through specialised detection, prevention, and countermeasures.

Our Partners

Trusted Partnerships

HAST delivers training through a network of trusted partners, combining deep security expertise with local knowledge and professional excellence.

Institute of Administrative Management
One of the oldest professional bodies in the United Kingdom, established in 1915. The IAM is dedicated to inspiring professionals and developing excellence in administrative management.
Global Education and Development Services
Developing IAM Excellence globally. GEDS provides international education and development services, supporting the delivery of professional training and qualifications worldwide.
Technical Needs Assessment

Tailored Training Starts with Understanding Your Needs

Before delivering any training, we conduct a comprehensive technical needs assessment to ensure our programmes are precisely aligned with your organisation's requirements, risk profile, and operational objectives.

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1

Organisational Assessment

Evaluate your current cybersecurity posture and identify training requirements.

2

Bespoke Solution Design

Tailor module duration and content depth to your specific organisational context.

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Quality-Assured Delivery

Monitor and ensure quality control throughout all training delivery.

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Supplementary Development

Develop additional modules for any requirements not covered by the core programme.

Contact

Get in Touch

We welcome enquiries from government agencies, corporate entities, and organisations seeking to strengthen their cybersecurity capabilities. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

Email
john.hogan@hasc.org.uk
Telephone
+44 (0) 7979 346828
Registered Office
86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE

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