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Security Awareness Training
Education on cybersecurity best practices to mitigate risks and protect against threats in the workplace.
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What is security awareness training?
- Educates Employees: Provides training to help staff understand cybersecurity threats and best practices.
- Prevents Mistakes: Reduces the risk of human error by teaching safe online behaviours.
- Recognises Threats: Helps employees identify phishing emails, malware, and other common threats.
- Promotes Best Practices: Encourages strong password use, secure data handling, and safe browsing habits.
- Updates Knowledge: Keeps employees informed about the latest security threats and trends.
- Builds a Security Culture: Fosters a culture of security awareness within the organisation.
- Reduces Risk: Minimises the likelihood of security breaches caused by employee actions.
- Compliance Support: Assists in meeting regulatory and industry requirements for employee training.
- Ongoing Training: Provides continuous education to adapt to evolving threats and technologies.
Why Invest In Security Awareness Training
What does our security awareness training package cover?
Phishing Awareness
Educating employees about common phishing techniques and how to recognize phishing emails or messages.
Password Security
Teaching employees best practices for creating strong, unique passwords and securely managing their credentials.
Social Engineering
Raising awareness about social engineering tactics used by attackers to manipulate individuals into disclosing sensitive information.
Data Protection
Providing guidance on how to handle sensitive data securely, including encryption, secure file sharing, and data disposal practices.
Incident Reporting
Encouraging employees to promptly report security incidents, breaches, or suspicious activities to the appropriate channels within the organisation.
Policies and Procedures
Familiarising employees with the organisation's security policies, procedures, and acceptable use policies to ensure adherence to security guidelines.
HOW WE WORK
Our 3-step process
Discovery Call
We start by learning about your business challenges and goals. This helps us identify how our IT services can best support you.
Onboarding
During the onboarding phase you will be introduced to the team of experts who will guide you through the process.
Maintain
Ongoing management, IT support, and optimisation of IT infrastructure, systems, and software.
Frequently asked questions
Security awareness training educates employees about best practices for recognising and responding to cyber threats, such as phishing attacks, malware, and social engineering. The training aims to improve overall security by enhancing employees’ ability to identify and avoid potential risks.
Security awareness training helps reduce the risk of cyber incidents by ensuring that employees understand how to recognise and respond to threats. This proactive approach can prevent data breaches, financial losses, and damage to your business’s reputation.
It is recommended to conduct security awareness training at least annually. However, regular refresher courses and updates can help keep employees informed about the latest threats and reinforce best practices.
We customise the training based on your business’s industry, size, and specific security requirements. This ensures that the content is relevant and addresses the unique threats and challenges faced by your organisation.
We provide assessments and quizzes to evaluate employees’ understanding before and after the training. Additionally, we can track improvements in security metrics, such as reduced incident reports and enhanced compliance with security policies.
Our security awareness training can be delivered through various formats, including online courses, in-person workshops, and interactive simulations. We offer flexible options to fit your organisation’s needs and preferences.
We regularly update our training content to reflect the latest trends and emerging threats in cybersecurity. This ensures that employees are equipped with current information and strategies to defend against new types of attacks.
Yes, security awareness training can help meet regulatory compliance requirements by demonstrating that your organisation is actively educating employees on security best practices. This can be beneficial for compliance with regulations such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, and others.
Investing in security awareness training enhances your organisation’s overall security posture, reduces the likelihood of security incidents, improves compliance with regulations, and fosters a culture of security awareness among employees.
We use interactive and engaging methods, such as real-world scenarios, gamification, and practical exercises, to ensure that employees are actively involved and retain the information presented during the training.
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Security awareness training should be an ongoing process. Regular updates and refresher courses help maintain awareness and adapt to evolving threats, ensuring that employees stay informed and vigilant.
Security awareness training typically covers topics such as:
- Phishing: Identifying and avoiding phishing scams.
- Password Management: Creating and managing strong passwords.
- Data Protection: Handling sensitive information securely.
- Cyber Hygiene: Best practices for everyday security.
Cyber United ensures these topics are thoroughly addressed to enhance your organisation’s security posture.
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