Security Awareness Training for company employees is becoming more important and more widely implemented. It’s an easy way for organizations to greatly improve their security posture and reduce the risk of breach. Whereas this kind of training used to be tedious and boring in the past, RAKE Digital’s Security Awareness Training offers easy, digestible training videos and emails that make safeguarding your team achievable without bogging anyone down. Here are some quick answers to questions people frequently have about what Security Awareness Training entails.
What is Security Awareness Training?
RAKE Digital’s Security Awareness Training is a program designed to educate employees about the importance of cybersecurity and how to protect themselves and the organization from cyber threats. It covers topics such as creating strong passwords, recognizing phishing attacks, and understanding compliance requirements. It’s quick and easy to do, and it will drastically improve your company’s security.
Why implement Security Awareness Training?
Educating your employees is crucial because it raises the security IQ of your team, reducing the likelihood of security incidents by 70%. By avoiding breaches, you save your company immeasurable time and money, and you keep your reputation and client trust intact. Security Awareness Training also helps organizations adhere to compliance regulations such as HIPAA, PCI, or NIST, and is often required by cyber insurance providers.
What can I expect from the training?
Security Awareness Training is designed to be short, engaging, and effective—most of the videos are no longer than five minutes, followed by a quick quiz to make sure concepts were understood. There are a variety of topics and formats to create an interactive and engaging experience for your team. You’ll receive regular reminders about required training and other helpful information. The training will also include simulated phishing emails to test your team’s knowledge and improve their skills.
What should employees do if they receive a simulated phishing email?
If a team member receives a phishing email, they can test their awareness by identifying it as such. Rather than clicking on any links or downloading attachments, they are encouraged to report the email as a phish. When employees successfully spot these mock phishes, they are congratulated, and it’s a good sign that your team is becoming more keen to attackers’ tactics. If they fall for it, there’s no shame—instead they are given a constructive message on where they went wrong and what to do next time.
How often will employees receive training?
Your team will receive ongoing training and simulated phishing emails on a regular basis. This continuous approach ensures that you stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats and best practices. Training videos are set by default to be sent to users monthly, but you can also choose your own schedule and add more training if desired.
How will progress be tracked?
Your team’s progress will be tracked automatically, and scheduled reports will be sent to administrators. Those leading the team can also access all of the team’s training data through a dashboard which includes company and individual training history. This helps ensure that everyone is completing the required training and staying informed about cybersecurity best practices. It’s also a record that you can use to verify your Security Awareness Training to insurance companies that require it.
Who can I contact if I have questions about the training?
If employees have any questions about Security Awareness Training, they can contact your team’s administrator(s) or reach out to us at RAKE Digital. We are always happy to support you and ensure that you have what you need to strengthen your team.
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