Free IT Training Events: Expert Webinars & Workshops
To keep you informed.
Upcoming Live IT Training Events
(Free) Webinar – Decoding SMB1001: Understanding Your Cybersecurity Maturity
Wednesday, 19 February 2026 | 10:00-10:30 AM | Online
Cybersecurity certification doesn’t have to be complex or overwhelming. Join Bill Lunam, CTO of Kinetics Group, for a practical 45-minute session that demystifies the SMB1001 standard and shows you exactly what your monthly KARE report is telling you about your organisation’s security posture.
What you will learn:
Understanding SMB1001:
- What is SMB1001 and why it was created specifically for organisations like yours
- The five certification levels (Bronze to Diamond) and what each means for your organisation
- How SMB1001 aligns with international standards like CIS, Essential Eight, UK Cyber Essentials and NZ Critical Controls
- Why clients, insurers, and regulators are increasingly asking about cybersecurity certification
Reading Your KARE Report:
- Breaking down the SMB section of your monthly report—what each metric actually means for your business
- Understanding your current security maturity level and what it protects you against
- Identifying which controls are in place and which represent opportunities for improvement
- How to use this information in board discussions and strategic planning
Practical Next Steps:
- Where you should focus based on your business type and risk profile
- The business benefits of advancing through certification levels
- How Kinetics supports your progression through systematic, manageable improvements
Who Should Attend:
- Business owners and senior leaders who want to understand their cybersecurity posture
- Anyone who receives KARE monthly reports and wants to extract more value from them
- Organisations considering cybersecurity certification for competitive advantage
- Leaders who need to communicate IT security status to boards or stakeholders
Why This Matters:
SMB1001 certification isn’t just about ticking compliance boxes—it’s about demonstrating to clients, partners, and insurers that your organisation takes security seriously. With cyber threats evolving rapidly and certification increasingly becoming a competitive differentiator, understanding where you stand is the first step toward strategic improvement.
Duration: 30 minutes + 15 minutes Q&A
Format: Interactive webinar with live Q&A
Register now to gain clarity on your cybersecurity journey and learn how to leverage your monthly reporting for strategic advantage.
AI Innovation Circle (Free)
Join other business managers in an honest, collaborative exploration of AI. No sales pitches. No unrealistic promises. Just real businesses sharing their genuine experiences, challenges, and solutions.
NExt Session – Thursday, 26 February 2026
Story circle format where participants share their AI journey so far, address myths and fears, and form exploration partnerships. Focus on honest discussion about what AI actually means for small businesses.
On-Demand Webinar Replays
Catch up on our most popular training sessions, available anytime:
Webinar Replay: Reclaim Your Time: How Smart Microsoft 365 Use Saves 10+ Hours Per Week
Transform Daily Tasks with Microsoft 365 Tools You Already Own Stop reinventing the wheel every time you write a proposal, create a report, or process a form. Most New Zealand businesses use Microsoft 365 for email, document storage, and video calls, but they miss the...
Webinar Replay: From Firefighting to Future-Ready: Transform Your IT from Reactive Support to Strategic Business Driver
Does it seem that your IT team constantly putting out fires instead of preventing them? Are technology decisions being made in isolation without clear connection to your business goals? You're not alone. Watch this webinar recording where we'll reveal the critical...
Webinar Replay: Transform, Grow & Thrive — How Kinetics is Using AI to Boost Business Productivity
Rewatch our short webinar showcasing how Kinetics is harnessing the power of AI to elevate productivity, streamline operations, and safeguard sensitive data.Key Links: Next Events Webinar Slideshow Free AI Copilot Guide In this session, you'll discover: Real-world...
Webinar Replay: Rethinking Endpoint Security: Smarter Strategies for a Safer Business
Cyber-protection keeps getting more complex, more restrictive and more expensive. This month we are talking with expert Thomas Shobbrook. He updates us on the latest security trends and help us understand how well protected your device is out-of-the-box. We ask...
Webinar Replay – Securing the Mobile Frontier: Cybersecurity Essentials for Phones and Tablets for Modern Businesses
As mobile devices become the backbone of modern business operations, they also present a growing target for cyber threats. Apple or Android - they're both important. Every time you use these to access your Teams, Email or anything else, you are relying on them to be...
Webinar Replay: A real world guide to AI
You’ve heard the hype on how amazing AI is, and then you tried it and were… underwhelmed. Or maybe you’ve read how dangerous AI is, and so you don’t want anyone in your organisation to risk using it. So, what is the AI reality for people that work in small to medium...
Webinar Replay -Enhancing Your Security Posture with Microsoft Secure Score
This webinar replay covers the essentials of Microsoft Secure Score. Secure Score is a powerful tool designed to help businesses assess and improve their security across Microsoft 365 workloads. We will explore what Microsoft Secure Score is, why it is crucial for...
Webinar Replay – 5 mistakes people often make with passwords and how to overcome them
Passwords are the first line of defence against cyber threats. However, many people still make common mistakes that leave their accounts vulnerable. Watch this video for a 30-minute webinar where we will discuss the most frequent password pitfalls and how to avoid...
Webinar Replay: AI in Action: How one business saved a day a month
AI Builder in Action: How One Business Saved a Day a Month Learn how one business uses AI tools to save one day of effort each month Use AI models to automate processing of documents, images, and emails Design AI prompts to supercharge your workflows Key Topics:...