Immersive cyber security learning for NHS staff

Immersive is a cyber security learning platform for NHS staff. It offers tailored learning to help you build the skills and confidence to stay cyber safe. 
 
You can choose learning pathways that match your role, team or department. Whether you're just starting out or want to deepen your cyber knowledge, Immersive can support your development.

Centrally funded user licenses are available for: 

• NHS trusts 
• integrated care boards 
• commissioning support units 
• NHS supporting organisations, such as health informatics services 

You will need an NHS.net or NHS.uk account to become a user. You can register as an individual or sign up your whole team or organisation. We’ll support you through the process.

When you register, you’ll get access to: 

• hundreds of interactive learning labs 
• real-world crisis simulation exercises 
• content aligned to NHS roles and priorities 

 We also provide: 

• help with setup and onboarding 
• communication templates to support internal engagement 
• guidance on how to get senior buy-in 

You can now use NHS.net Connect Single Sign-On (SSO) to access Immersive Labs.

After you receive your registration instructions, select the Single Sign-On option.

This programme helps align staff to specific NHS personas, such as: 

• clinical staff 
• operational staff 
• technical teams 
• leadership roles 

This approach ensures that learning is relevant to each role and supports targeted development. It also helps organisations scale their use of Immersive by offering: 

• role-specific learning journeys 
• bulk user upload via CSV 
• onboarding support and communication templates 
• insights to help identify where to begin your cyber resilience journey

Immersive offers collections designed around NHS roles and cyber priorities. These include: 

Keep I.T. Confidential 

Labs that support the NHS cyber security campaign. Topics include: 

• password protection 
• data privacy 
• physical security 

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) 

Learn how MFA works and why it matters. Includes 2 lab collections to build your skills:

Cyber Ninja

A learning journey for anyone who wants to build cyber resilience from the ground up. 

CAF Programme

Hands-on labs aligned to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Includes crisis simulations to help you apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios.

Practice how to respond to cyber incidents in a safe, guided environment. You can take part on your own or with a facilitator. Your responses are scored to help you improve. Scenarios include: 

• operational business continuity 
• clinical operational crises

Take part in the annual NHS-wide cyber exercise. Join as an individual or team and work through a Cyber Range Exercise supported by subject matter experts.

Use Immersive to assess and screen candidates for cyber roles. Choose from ready-made assessments or create your own. This helps you: 

• understand a candidate’s skills and motivation 
• prepare interview questions

You can earn CPE credits for completing challenges on the platform. Typically, 1 hour of learning equals 1 CPE credit.

Visit the Immersive website to access their latest Accessibility Statement.

Immersive supports the following Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) objectives:

To register for a user license, request content, or explore rollout options through the Persona Programme, complete the form below. 

For help, contact the national service desk: [email protected].