EWF Cybersecurity Awareness
Obsidiancorps in Tirana, Albania
Cybersecurity awareness training for members of the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) Committee and representatives from national member federations.
- Awareness
- Cybersecurity knowledge for federation leaders
- Scenarios
- Discussion of practical response decisions
- Safe Practices
- Recognising risks in daily operations
- Leadership
- Security responsibilities in sports governance
The session focused on strengthening cybersecurity knowledge, promoting safe digital practices, and helping leaders across Europe recognize and mitigate cyber risks in their daily operations.
About the Client
The European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) coordinates the sport across Europe and supports national federations with governance, competition readiness, and strategic development. Obsidiancorps partnered with the EWF to equip leaders with the knowledge and confidence to champion cybersecurity across their organizations.
The Challenge
Different cybersecurity maturity levels
Participants represented multiple federations with varying digital policies and resources, requiring content that met everyone where they were.
Bridging theory and day-to-day decisions
Leaders needed relatable examples that translated security principles into operational choices for athletes, staff, and events.
Building momentum beyond the workshop
The EWF wanted actionable takeaways and templates to continue reinforcing secure habits after the session.
Our Solution
Interactive, scenario-based learning
We designed a blended agenda combining threat briefings, live polling, and tabletop exercises tailored to federation operations. Realistic phishing simulations and incident walk-throughs kept participants engaged and confident.
Learning focus
The learning focus covered priority threats and practical mitigation steps for federation operations.
Scenario discussions connected cybersecurity awareness with decisions leaders may face.
Our Methodology
The training connected cybersecurity awareness with scenarios relevant to federation operations. Its focus was recognising risks and discussing practical decisions.
We extend our sincere thanks to the EWF for this opportunity and for their commitment to improving cybersecurity awareness across the sports community.
Together, we're building a safer digital environment, one organization at a time.
Training Design Recommendations
Use examples that fit participants' responsibilities
We recommend choosing scenarios around the decisions participants may face in their roles. Explain unfamiliar terms and check that the information needed for a decision is clear. These are training-design recommendations, not measured outcomes from this engagement.
Ask participants to explain their decisions
A scenario discussion can provide an opportunity to explain what information supports a decision and what remains uncertain. If learning is to be assessed, agree the criteria and evidence in advance rather than inferring improvement from attendance or engagement.
Define a useful follow-up
We recommend identifying the next action after training: further practice, clarification of a responsibility or review of a procedure. A later assessment can examine whether participants apply the learning; lasting behaviour change should not be claimed without evidence.