What Cyber Masterclass offers
CE accredited learning
Up to 5 hours of accredited learning in states NY, IL, TX & FL.
Learn anytime, anywhere
Watch modules for free, with 24/7 availability for on-demand learning
Broad range of cyber topics
Learn about cyber risk & coverages to cyber security & sales techniques
Learn from the best
Expert guidance from leading CFC cyber experts across insurance and cyber security
What brokers think
Thousands of brokers have completed our award-winning Masterclass series. Here’s what they have to say.
Definitely worth doing. A really insightful course. As someone new to Cyber insurance its been a massive help diving into it and getting to understand how Cyber works and why it's so important.
Jack Hayward, Howden
Excellent learning for cyber and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more. The topics broke each section down clearly, provided examples and easy ways to think about cyber. Super professional content for learners of all levels.
Wendy Campbell, Aon
I was struck by how clearly it explains the foundations of cyber insurance. The content offers genuinely valuable insight, and I would highly recommend the series to anyone looking to broaden their understanding of cyber insurance.
Sarah Boudreau, Woodruff Sawyer
Become Cyber Certified
Join 8,000+ brokers growing their cyber books
Brokers who have completed Cyber Masterclass have on average grown their CFC new business premium by 106%* following completion, growing their books as they grow their cyber expertise.
Start learningWhat to expect
With 25+ expert-led videos available on demand, you can watch Cyber Masterclass anytime, anywhere, at a pace that suits you.
Module one: Fundamentals of cyber
Discover why cybercrime emerged, how tactics have evolved and how today's insurers are working to prevent incidents from happening.
Module two: Policy breakdown
Learn about how business interruption, reputational harm, social engineering, incident response and claims support work in practice.
Module three: Selling cyber insurance
See how to communicate the value of cover to clients, lead stronger prospect and renewal conversations and handle common objections with ease.
Module four: Cyber security
Understand cyber security layer by layer: perimeter, email, network, endpoint and data security, plus proactive cyber attack prevention capabilities.
Module five: Cyber for Industries
How and why different sectors suffer cyber attacks, what type of incidents are most common and most costly, and how to guide your clients through their exposures.
FAQs
What is Cyber Masterclass?
CFC Cyber Masterclass is our award-winning video learning series to teach brokers everything you need to know about cyber insurance. Entirely free, Cyber Masterclass is made up of five modules with 4-6 videos in each, breaking down content into digestible topics. You can watch in any order and at any speed, the platform will remember where you left off.
What does each module cover?
Module one - Gives you the foundations to explain why cyber insurance matters today. You’ll understand how cybercrime has evolved, why cyber risk now affects every business, and how insurers are helping clients prevent attacks, not just recover from them.
Module two - Helps you explain cyber cover with more clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how key areas like business interruption, reputational harm, social engineering, incident response and claims support work in practice, so you can break down complex policy points in a way clients understand.
Module three - Gives you practical tools to sell cyber insurance more effectively. You’ll learn how to communicate the value of cover to SME clients, lead stronger prospect and renewal conversations, handle common objections and approach cyber discussions with greater confidence.
Module four- Helps you make cyber security easier for clients to understand. You’ll learn how to explain key protection layers, including perimeter, email, network, endpoint and data security, and show how proactive attack prevention can reduce risk before an incident happens.
Module five - Gives you industry-specific insight you can use in client conversations. You’ll understand how different sectors are targeted, what exposures they face and which incidents they’re most vulnerable to, helping you make cyber risk feel more relevant to each client.
Where is Cyber Masterclass accredited?
The series has approved accreditation for each module by the following bodies:
UK & Ireland – Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) & the Irish Insurance Institute (III)
Canada – Alberta Insurance Council, RIBO, Insurance Council of British Columbia & Insurance Council of Manitoba
Australia & New Zealand – NIBA, ANZIIF & IBANZ
USA – IL, FL, TX, NY and submitting for approval in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
*How did we calculate the 106% new business premium figure?
By comparing the new business figures of brokers 180 days before completing Cyber Masterclass, with 180 days after completing and looking and the change in new business bound. Results are based on historical CFC broker data and individual outcomes will vary.
Who can I contact for support?
For any registration issues or more information, please email cybermarketing@cfc.com. For more information, see our wider FAQ page here.
Featured cyber experts
- Lindsey Maher
- Head of Global Cyber Development
- James Burns
- Global Head of Cyber
- Philippa Berry
- Head of Portfolio Partnerships
- Will Hodson
- Cyber Products Manager
- Ashley Burdon
- Cyber Claims Practice Leader
- Tom Bennett
- Proactive Cyber Leader
- Ellie Saunders
- Head of Healthcare and Life Science
- Harry Hill
- International Cyber Team Leader
- Annie Lyons
- Cyber Development Manager
- Marcus Grima
- Canada Professions Team Leader
- Beth Garthwaite
- Corporate Cyber Practice Leader