Cybersecurity awareness training just took a meaningful leap forward. The new CyberSAFE-510 (CBS-510) exam and courseware are now available (launched October 2025)—and they meaningfully raise the bar on AI-era risk awareness, social-engineering defense, and business-friendly delivery.
As a freelance corporate trainer who specializes in large-scale, outcome-driven rollouts, I’m ready to help your organization upgrade to CBS-510 quickly and confidently—without disrupting operations.
Fast Facts (Executive Summary)
- Exam: CyberSAFE-510 (CBS-510)
- Launched: October 2025
- Format: Multiple choice / multiple response
- Number of items: 25
- Passing score: 80%
- Status of CBS-410: Still active; expected retirement Q1 2026 (I support both tracks during transition)
Target Learner: All employees who use computers, mobile devices, networks, and the Internet—regardless of technical background. The course is designed to raise baseline security behavior across the enterprise, not just IT.
What’s New in CBS-510—and Why Leaders Should Care
1) Expanded AI Coverage
CBS-510 adds pragmatic guidance on generative and agentic AI: safe use, ethical principles, and recognizing AI-powered scams, misinformation, and deepfakes.
Why it matters: Employees increasingly interact with AI tools and AI-amplified threats. CBS-510 equips staff to spot manipulation, verify authenticity, and apply guardrails in daily work.
2) Updated Social Engineering Focus
Enhanced tactics for detecting and defending against AI-driven phishing, vishing, and whaling.
Why it matters: Threat actors use AI to personalize and scale attacks. Your first line of defense is a workforce that recognizes sophisticated lures and responds correctly.
3) Business (BIZ) Level Refresh
Updated to CertNexus’ BIZ courseware template for clearer, executive-ready delivery.
Why it matters: Better visual design, streamlined content, and improved flow accelerate comprehension and retention—especially for non-technical audiences.
4) General Content & UX Improvements
New graphics, less text per slide, and refreshed activities/question banks.
Why it matters: More engagement, better knowledge checks, and higher pass rates with less seat time.
How I Help Corporate Clients Succeed with CBS-510
I focus on outcomes: measurable risk reduction, higher assessment pass rates, and behavior change that sticks.
- Turnkey Rollout Options (Pick What Fits Your Culture & Timeline)
- Executive Briefing (60–90 mins): Current threat landscape, AI-powered attacks, and leadership’s role in building a security-first culture.
- Core Workforce Training (2–4 hours): Live, facilitator-led sessions tailored to roles and scenarios your people actually face.
- CBS-510 Exam Preparation & Vouchers: Streamlined prep with practice questions and readiness checks; optional voucher packs for teams.
- Microlearning Campaigns (Post-Training): Monthly refreshers (5–7 minutes) to reinforce key behaviors and keep AI-scam patterns top-of-mind.
- Manager Playbook: Talking points, checklists, and team huddles to keep security hygiene active in day-to-day operations.
- Policy & Process Mapping: Aligns training to your acceptable use, AI usage, incident response, and data-handling policies—so learning becomes standard practice, not a one-off.
- Impact Dashboard: Pre/post assessments, pass-rate analytics, phishing-simulation deltas, and KPI tracking for leadership.
Delivery Formats
- Live virtual or on-site
- Cohort-based scheduling across time zones
- Train-the-trainer
Migration Guidance: CBS-410 → CBS-510
- Now through Q1 2026: Continue CBS-410 for in-flight cohorts if needed; I’ll run parallel tracks to avoid disruption.
- New Cohorts: Adopt CBS-510 to immediately benefit from AI-era coverage and updated social-engineering defenses.
- Bridging Sessions: Short, focused “What’s changed?” workshops to upskill CBS-410 alumni on AI-specific content and new attack patterns.
What Your Organization Gains
- Reduced Risk Exposure: Employees who can spot AI-augmented threats before they escalate.
- Consistent Baseline: A shared language and set of behaviors across both technical and non-technical roles.
- Audit-Friendly Evidence: Training records, assessment scores, and behavior metrics you can present to auditors and leadership.
- Operational Fit: Training that respects production schedules and meets people where they are—without diluting rigor.
Next Steps
If you’re planning a 2025–2026 security awareness refresh—or need to bridge teams from CBS-410 to CBS-510—let’s design a rollout that fits your culture, timeline, and compliance goals.
- Book a discovery call to discuss your workforce profile, risk priorities, and scheduling windows.
- Request a pilot for a single department or region.
- Ask about enterprise pricing for global rollouts, voucher bundles, and manager enablement.
I look forward to helping your teams pass CBS-510—and, more importantly, practice safer habits every day in an AI-accelerated threat landscape.
