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How Cyber Security training can take your workforce to the next level

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In immensely networked systems, organizations cannot protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data without implementing an effective and reliable security training program. According to a Kaspersky Lab report, more than 46 percent of cybersecurity incidents are due to human error and enterprises suffer multimillion-dollar losses owing to information security disasters by employees. For example, uniformed staff can harm a secure network by responding to phishing emails, visiting web pages infected with a malware program, or storing their confidential information in an insecure storage location.


To prevent staff-related incidents, organizations must implement a viable cyber-security training program for its employees, across functions. To our experience, the ideal program is a layered training program that will inspire and enable the staff to adopt effective cybersecurity habits.


How to plan a cybersecurity training program?

The program may be planned in stages across six months. It may have the following objectives:

  1. Measure – To prove your training program is driving cybersecurity awareness and behavior change, first measure your organization’s current risk level.

  2. Introduce - Before diving into training, introduce your program and help employees understand what to expect in the coming months.

  3. Prepare - Gather and review all training materials and decide how to display and deliver the supplemental resources.

  4. Deliver- Select your training session, schedule your campaigns and launch the training session.

  5. Analyze - How are your staff responding to training and simulations? How does your data compare to your baseline metrics? Check your data and make changes if necessary.

What does a comprehensive program kit look like?

  • Program Notification Mails that maintains imagery and slogan to brand the program

  • Information Security Training Modules that are technical

  • Supplementary Training Modules on industry, regulation, compliance et al

  • Assessments to test staff knowledge and evaluate learning

  • Simulations like phishing templates to test staff behavior change

  • Posters and Infographics that can be put up in high visibility locations to extend the campaign

  • Digital banners themed around the program to company intranet or newsletter

Let us talk a bit about the session content.

  • Introduction - Talk about hackers, cybersecurity, and why it pays to keep a good head on your shoulders.

  • Phishing - Learn how to spot the bait, guide them through the dangers of phishing. Is this actually a very exciting email from the boss, or is it just another hacker’s trap?

  • Password Security - A system is only as secure as its password. Guide them in creating a strong password, because security is not as easy as 1-2-3.

  • Safe browsing - It’s a jungle in there. Explore the winding paths of the internet and venture into thorny areas like fake browser warnings, HTTPS, and dangerous URLs.

  • Mobile Security - Explore the ups and downs of phone security. What is encryption? What kind of damage could a stolen phone do? Learn how to take security with you wherever you go.

  • Social Engineering - Some hackers don’t need computers at all. Explore the dirty business of social engineering — when all it takes is a lie to crack open a company.

  • Malware - Trojan horses, worms, RATs — Explore the best ways to keep malware from migrating into your system.

  • Physical Security – Talk about why do you secure everything (even the printer), and what could someone get by sneaking in? Here’s how not to leave security out in the cold.

  • Work from Home - Sometimes, trouble follows you home. Explore the dangers of working remotely — from password cracks to malware attacks.

  • Removable Media - Can a thumb drive topple a company? Check out the dangers of removable media — the good, the bait, and the ugly.

  • A host of others – Educate them on clean desk policy, right BYOD usage, social networking perils, email scams, and hoaxes.

Employees play a crucial role in running a successful business. An untrained and negligent staff can put your enterprise in danger of multiple data breaches. Therefore, organizations must adopt a viable security training program that should encompass the essential guidelines needed to thwart imminent cyber-incidents.


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