Understanding Cybersecurity Awareness Training and its Importance for Your Business

Businesses of various sizes are facing threats from malicious individuals, making cybersecurity awareness training essential. Regrettably, many organizations lack the inclination to introduce such training. Research conducted by IBM revealed that only about half (51%) of companies that had encountered a data breach in the previous year intended to enhance security measures like staff training, threat detection, and response technologies.

Kara Sherrer from TechRepublic Premium sheds light on the concept of cybersecurity awareness training and outlines the top five reasons why your business should adopt it. The article also delves into the key features to consider in a training program, the frequency of training sessions, potential costs, and the target audience for the training.

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ESSENTIAL ASPECTS OF A CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING PROGRAM

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The actual substance of the cybersecurity awareness training program stands out as a pivotal aspect to evaluate when creating or choosing a course. Although a detailed breakdown will be provided in an upcoming TechRepublic Premium segment, here are the key points to focus on while assessing potential cybersecurity awareness programs:

Familiarity with phishing attacks and preventive measures.

Effective management of passwords and passphrases.

Understanding the basics of malware and ransomware.

Safely operating remotely.

Practicing secure internet usage on both public and private Wi-Fi networks.

Management of hardware and mobile devices.

Tips for secure email usage and downloading attachments.

Addressing concerns related to cloud-based security.

Ensuring data protection and compliance.

Knowing incident response protocols and reporting procedures.

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AndyC

Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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