Cybersecurity Training
Protect your business by training your staff
It’s hard to run a business AND even harder to find employees already trained in Cybersecurity. In fact, it's up to YOU to help your staff get a clear understanding of the dangers present in using computers.
Everyone in your business using an email address is at risk of being attacked – usually without even thinking or realising the danger.
In 2022 research whitepaper produced by Sophos (The Future of Cybersecurity in Asia Pacific and Japan 3rd Edition, April 2022), 88% of participants either totally agreed or somewhat agreed with the statement: “The biggest challenge to our security in the next 24 months will be the awareness and education of our employees and leadership”
And the importance of staff training continues to grow. Employees and their email addresses ARE the weakest link, and therefore the most targetted by cybercriminals.
But now you can do something about it. We can help ALL your staff get regular cybersecurity training in weekly or fortnightly modules, so you can economically upskill your entire business in the "white" art of cybersecurity in 12 specific categories.
Short, 10-minute courses are delivered weekly or fortnightly via email; and they are personalised, targeting each employees' weakest categories first, indicated by the initial GAP Analysis questionnaire (about 15 minutes) sent to all staff.
Internet Security Awareness Training (we call it iSAT) can be a bit of fun, a talking point, and even something that gets those competitive juices flowing.
And all in a good cause – protecting your business from Cybersecurity hacks.
Call us now on 1300 468324 to set up a FREE 14-day trial.
Why
Because security awareness training works
The effectiveness and ROI for security awareness training can vary based on a number of factors — including format, channels and frequency.
But, if done right, employee training can be a highly successful solution for reducing human error, improving everyday security behaviour and achieving key standards of regulatory compliance.
In a recent study, 80% of organisations said that security awareness training had reduced their staffs’ susceptibility to phishing attacks. That reduction doesn't happen overnight, but it can happen fast — with regular training being shown to reduce risk from 60% to 10% within the first 12 months.
Even the least effective training programs have a seven-fold ROI, and the average performing program results in a 37-fold return on investment (ref: Ponemon Institute)
The graph below gives a visual insight into one study that measured how staff were able to recognise threats before and after training:
All of this ROI stuff sounds great, but how is it calculated?
With so many different factors playing into the ROI of security awareness training — including company size, location and training costs — it's pretty difficult to produce an accurate prediction of figures that can be relevant to every business.
That being said, Osterman Research has produced one of the most renowned costs and ROI models developed for security awareness training.
Their study showed that, on average, smaller businesses (under 1,000 employees) can achieve an ROI of 69% from a security awareness training program, while larger companies (1,000+ employees) can achieve an ROI of 562%.
The caveat here is that the report has been based on a range of assumptions — which you can check out in more detail here — including costs of operations and the potential loss of customers and revenue, which obviously varies from business to business.
But don't get too lost in the data. The key point is — training does work.
Call us now on 1300 468324 to set up a FREE 14-day trial.
What
What are the 4 Key ingredients to an effective Cybersecurity awareness program?
The essential components of an effective Cybersecurity awareness training program include Frequency, Engagement, Content and Measurement, of individual performance and overall business impact. And we deliver on all these items.
We make your employees' training as effective as possible by:
#1 Keeping it regular
According to USENIX, employees will start to forget their training after a few months, so delivering regular weekly or fortnightly awareness sessions is key for ensuring that the information is kept fresh in their minds.
As seen in the report above, many businesses are opting to train staff on a monthly basis to keep information fresh in the mind, but even that's not enough.
We can deliver bite-sized and computer-based (CBT) courses to avoid learning fatigue and any hindrance to productivity.
#2 Keeping it interesting
Rather than broadcasting a checklist of points during a PowerPoint presentation, we deliver more memorable video and interactive computer-based training courses every week of fortnight direct to their Inbox.
#3 Covering the essential topics
It's easy to think that training staff on how to spot a phishing attack is enough to reduce human risk, but narrowly focusing on a select few topics leaves the door wide open for human error and successful attacks.
Your employees' ongoing training will cover a wide variety of behavioural tips, attack techniques and compliance standards. Our Top 12 Security Awareness Training topics include:
- Phishing attacks
- Removable media
- Passwords and Authentication
- Physical security
- Mobile Device Security
- Working Remotely
- Public Wi-Fi
- Cloud Security
- Social Media Use
- Internet and Email Use
- Social Engineering
- Security at Home
#4 Launching intermittent phishing simulations
So you've trained your staff on how to spot a phishing attack? That's great, but how will they react when a fraudulent email from finance actually drops into their Inbox, asking them to pay an invoice 'asap'?
By running employee phishing simulations, we're able to detect which employees would fall victim to a real-world attack, giving your business a chance to proactively educate that person on what they missed.
How
HOW are my employees doing and is the Business improving?
It's important to keep track of everyone's performance so that your business can:
- Report accurately on high-level business results, and also a granular employee-level
- Obtain a clear understanding of any potential human risk personnel or areas
- Measure the overall effectiveness of the iSAT training program
So, after each course video (generally 2-3 minutes), there is a short, 10-question quiz to ascertain how much detail has been accurately retained by the employee. This helps to highlight strengths and weaknesses across the 12 Cybersecurity categories so more specific training or assistance may be provided where necessary.
All results are recorded and added to their individual profile as well as contributing to the business' overall human risk score.
When results are measured, they can be managed, and our iSAT training course will give management a unique insight into the business's improving Cybersecurity status, via a dedicated on-line portal reporting on YOUR organisation's results.
When
When is the best time to start Cybersecurity training?
Clearly, the right answer is NOW, before you get hacked.
We can have you running withing a few days, with minimal effort from you and at very affordable mothly subscription per employee
And right now, we're offering a FREE introduction to ouriSAT training to help you launch a cost-effective, admin-lite Cybersecurity training program company-wide.
Call us now on 1300 468324 to set up a FREE 14-day trial.
Want to know more?
Then call us (Emmanuel or Alan) - we can help you understand how this Cybersecurity training will safeguard your business.
But nothing we can say will do a better job than running a NO-OBLIGATION 14-day free trial for all your staff so you can judge the benefits for yourself. No credit cards, or complex enrolment processes - simply call us and provide a list of email addresses and we'll do the rest.
Keeping your business and your staff safe online?
Sorted.