Cyber Risk for Conveyancers
Conveyancers handle high-value property transactions by email every day — making them one of the most targeted professions in Australia for payment redirection fraud. This course gives you and your staff the knowledge to protect your clients and your practice.
THE PROBLEM
Payment redirection fraud – where criminals intercept email communications and redirect settlement funds to fraudulent accounts – is among the most prevalent and financially devastating threats facing Australian conveyancers.
A single successful attack can result in the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars in client funds, significant professional liability exposure and damage to client relationships that took years to build.
Conveyancers also operate under specific professional obligations in relation to client data, electronic verification and cybersecurity — obligations that carry regulatory and disciplinary consequences when they are not met. This course was developed specifically for the Australian conveyancing profession, in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Conveyancers, and uses real-world scenarios drawn directly from Australian conveyancing practice.
What you will learn
How payment redirection fraud and business email compromise operate — and the specific tactics used to target property transactions in Australia
Your professional obligations as a licensed conveyancer in relation to cyber risk, client data and electronic verification
How to verify payment instructions securely and protect settlement funds from interception
The practical steps to protect your clients' personal information under the Privacy Act and your professional rules
How to recognise the warning signs of a compromised email account or fraudulent payment instruction — and the verification steps that protect your clients' funds before settlement
Course at a glance.
| Duration | 60–90 minutes |
| Format | 10 chapters, ~5–7 minutes each |
| Assessment | 4 short quizzes |
| Completion | Certificate of Completion issued on passing |
| CPD | Yes | contact us for details specific to your state |
| Access | 28 days from enrolment |
| Devices | Any smart device, laptop or computer |
| Price | $129 per person incl. GST |
| Bulk pricing | Available | Contact us |
Who this course is for.
This course is designed for licensed conveyancers and their staff across Australia. It is suitable for sole practitioners, small practices and larger conveyancing firms — and for both licensed conveyancers and support staff who handle client communications, documentation and settlement processes.
What participants are saying.
This course was developed in collaboration with the Australian Institute of Conveyancers (NSW) and has since been recommended by the Australian Institute of Conveyancers (WA) and (Vic).
98%
of participants agreed the course increased their understanding of cyber risk
96%
of participants liked the way the course was structured.
93%
of participants found the course content appropriate for their needs.
92%
of participants said they would recommend the course to others.
Based on most recent course completion survey data.
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Price includes GST. For bulk enrolments or a customised version of this program for your board, contact us.