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Optiv launches free CyberBOT cyber awareness training

Original title: Optiv Launches CyberBOT Cybersecurity Awareness Training Program

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Five free sessions cover threat actors, email, passwords, social media, and mobile security.

Optiv announced CyberBOT, a free hands-on cybersecurity learning program for classrooms, nonprofits, and community leaders. Optiv says the program teaches recognition of common threats and safer digital habits through five interactive sessions. The announcement was issued from Leawood, Kansas, on October 21, 2026.

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  • Sessions cover threat actors, email, passwords, social media, and mobile devices.
  • Optiv says the resource is free for educators and community leaders.
  • Amber Peacher, Optiv’s senior corporate social responsibility manager, announced the program.
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Hands-on sessions provide educators, nonprofits, and community leaders with an accessible resource to foster year-round cyber awareness and build more resilient communities.

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