How to train your team for cyber security awareness
Equip your employees with cyber skills at work and home.
Human error is the leading cause for data breaches. It was found that 43% of employees have made errors resulting in a cyber security incident for their organisation, according to a 2020 security report.
With more employees working remotely, businesses need to work even harder to protect their data and privacy.
The impact of human error on cyber security
Why do we fall for cyber scams and threats, even the most obvious ones? Today, employees are more connected than ever before through technology — working longer, and with more distractions.
The information overload heightened by technology makes us more susceptible to dealing with phishing and social engineering scams out of ‘autopilot’, instead of critical thinking.
While there’s no quick fix for our modern day pace of work and communication, businesses can equip their employees with regular training to help them identify and deal with security threats.
Cyber Security Awareness Training is the solution
To mitigate the risk of data breaches caused by human error, businesses must prioritise cyber security at the human level.
Cyber Security Awareness Training is the best defence.
Cyber Security Awareness Training equips employees with knowledge of key cyber security topics. This will increase their vigilance towards cyber threats and reduce risk to the business.
Why training is important:
By participating in security awareness training online, employees can learn how to:
Avoid phishing and other types of social engineering cyber attacks
Spot potential malware
Report possible security threats, and
Follow company IT policies and best practices.
Security training is a proven educational approach and is both recognised and encouraged by major cyber insurance companies (in Australia) as an effective risk mitigation tool.
No business is too big or small for security training. According to Webroot Research, a small business with under 50 employees, faces nearly the same level of risk as a 20,000-employee enterprise.
Enrol your employees into Cyber Security Awareness Training
ShadowSafe provides robust Cyber Security Awareness Training for businesses of all sizes, delivered through an online platform where employees can learn, assess and complete cyber security awareness training.
Book a call with James Bartrop today to get a quote for your business.
