{"id":1163,"date":"2022-04-26T12:16:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T06:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/?p=1163"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:32:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:02:00","slug":"guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Security Awareness Training for Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per IBM, <\/span><\/i><b><i>95% of the cyber-attacks are caused by human error.<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #414141;color:#414141\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#Book_a_Free_Demo_Call_with_Our_People_Security_Expert\" >Book a Free Demo Call with Our People Security Expert<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#Enter_your_details\" >Enter your details<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#Types_of_Cybersecurity_Awareness_Training\" >Types of Cybersecurity Awareness Training<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#Phishing_Awareness_Training\" >Phishing Awareness Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#Vishing_Awareness_Training\" >Vishing Awareness Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#Smishing_Awareness_Training\" >Smishing Awareness Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#Ransomware_Awareness_Training\" >Ransomware Awareness Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#Risk_Awareness_Training_for_External_Devices\" >Risk Awareness Training for External Devices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#Plan_of_Action_for_Cybersecurity_Awareness_Training\" >Plan of Action for Cybersecurity Awareness Training&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#1_Development_of_a_Constructive_Attitude_among_Employees\" >1. Development of a Constructive Attitude among Employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#2_Enhanced_Interaction_between_the_IT_Department_and_Employees\" >2. Enhanced Interaction between the IT Department and Employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#3_Investment_in_Personnel_Awareness\" >3. Investment in Personnel Awareness&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#4_Concentrate_on_Threat_Reduction_in_an_Amusing_Way\" >4. Concentrate on Threat Reduction in an Amusing Way&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#5_Specific_Training_for_Custom_Roles\" >5. Specific Training for Custom Roles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#6_Practicality_and_Accuracy_in_Cyber_Awareness\" >6. Practicality and Accuracy in Cyber Awareness&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#How_is_Security_Awareness_Training_for_Employees_Done\" >How is Security Awareness Training for Employees Done?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#Step_1_Cybersecurity_Simulation\" >Step 1: Cybersecurity Simulation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#Step_2_Knowledge_Session\" >Step 2: Knowledge Session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#Step_3_Interactive_Assessment_and_Analysis\" >Step 3: Interactive Assessment and Analysis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#Impact_of_Cybersecurity_Awareness_Training\" >Impact of Cybersecurity Awareness Training<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/guide-to-security-awareness-training-for-employees\/#Threatcop_Security_Awareness_Training_TSAT\" >Threatcop Security Awareness Training (TSAT)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The concept of security awareness training for employees is to train and educate the employees about all the security practices that must be followed. Basically, the purpose of security awareness training is to make employees aware of various cyber-attack vectors that are dangerous for organizations worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only <\/span><\/i><b><i>31% of all the employees<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> receive <\/span><\/i><b><i>cybersecurity awareness training<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">(Source: <\/span><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/smallbiztrends.com\/2019\/09\/2019-cyber-security-statistics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small Business Trends<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The employees are an integral part of every organization, and they handle several devices at the workplace. These devices are often secured with tools such as firewalls or antivirus software. These devices are also protected by credentials that are used for accessing them. The threat actors are involved in suspicious activities such as phishing, manipulating, luring, and baiting to get access to credentials or provoking them to download infected files.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta http-equiv=\"X-UA-Compatible\" content=\"IE=edge\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <title>Document<\/title>\n<\/head>\n\n<style>\n    .interestedBtn {\n        width: 80% !important;\n        box-sizing: border-box !important;\n        display: inline-block !important;\n        padding: 11px !important;\n        border: 1px !important;\n        border-color: #ddd !important;\n        margin-top: 10px !important;\n        background-color: #183e8b !important;\n        background-image: none !important;\n        text-shadow: none !important;\n        color: #fff !important;\n        font-size: 14px !important;\n        line-height: 20px !important;\n        border-radius: 5px !important;\n        margin: 0 !important;\n        cursor: pointer !important;\n        box-shadow: 0px 4.66px 22.99px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);;\n    }\n\n\n        .formSec .formSecTwo{\n            padding-top: 15px !important;\n            margin-bottom: 30px !important;\n        }\n\n\n    .tnp-email {\n        width: 80% !important;\n        box-sizing: border-box;\n        padding: 8px 10px;\n        display: inline-block;\n        border: 1px solid #ced4da;\n        background: #fff;\n        color: #000 !important;\n        font-size: 13px;\n        line-height: 20px;\n        border-radius: 2px;\n        padding-right: 30px;\n        margin-bottom: 0px;\n    }\n\n    .formSec {\n        border: 1px solid #ced4da;\n        float: left !important;\n        width: 55% !important;\n    }\n\n    .mainBox {\n       \/* border: 1px solid #183e8b;*\/\n         background: white;\n        max-width: 600px !important;\n        margin: 0 auto !important;\n        padding: 20px !important;\n        font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;\n    }\n\n    .boxDiv {\n        display: flex !important;\n    }\n\n    .boxConsult {\n        float: left !important;\n        width: 45% !important;\n        padding: 10px !important;\n    }\n\n    .formSecTwo {\n        text-align:center !important;\n        width: 100% !important;\n    }\n\n    .formHeading {\n        font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n        margin-top: 0px;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        line-height: 25px;\n        font-size: 18px !important;\n        \n       margin-bottom: 60px !important;\n       color: #000!important;\n          margin-top: 5px !important;\n    }\n\n    .fieldHeading {\n        margin: 0 !important;\n        font-size: 13px !important;\n        text-align: left !important;\n        margin: 0px 39px 2px 93px !important;\n        font-weight: 500 !important;\n    }\n\n    .image {\n        max-width:90% !important;\n        height: auto !important;\n    }\n\n     .email-icon {\n            position: absolute;\n            right: 50px;\n             top: 20px;\n            transform: translateY(-50%);\n            pointer-events: none; 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color: #000000;\">It is a crucial aspect of cybersecurity awareness training to educate employees about possible measures that a malicious actor could use. The training provides information on various attack vectors and case studies of infected employees. The training also provides knowledge and awareness about cybersecurity practices, such as how to set strong passwords, practices to secure credentials, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Cybersecurity_Awareness_Training\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Types of Cybersecurity Awareness Training<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Based on the attack vector and approach of a particular attack, there are some categorical cyber-attacks. These cyber-attacks, which are based on <span style=\"color: #183994;\"><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/top-5-cyber-attacks-and-security-breaches-due-to-human-error\/\"><strong>human errors<\/strong><\/a><\/span> or unawareness, can be prevented by awareness training. Thus, each type of cybersecurity awareness training is meant to prevent a particular set of cyber-attacks. These are mentioned below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1602\" height=\"1018\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Every20Organization402x-100.webp\" alt=\"Cyber Attack Simulation and Awareness Training\" class=\"wp-image-7876\" title=\"Different Types of  Awareness Training\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Every20Organization402x-100.webp 1602w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Every20Organization402x-100-300x191.webp 300w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Every20Organization402x-100-1024x651.webp 1024w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Every20Organization402x-100-768x488.webp 768w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Every20Organization402x-100-1536x976.webp 1536w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Every20Organization402x-100-80x51.webp 80w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Every20Organization402x-100-500x318.webp 500w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Every20Organization402x-100-800x508.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1602px) 100vw, 1602px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phishing_Awareness_Training\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Phishing Awareness Training<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Email is the medium of delivering <\/span><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legaljobs.io\/blog\/malware-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><b><i>92% of malware<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A phishing attack is the most common and widely used form of social engineering attack. Phishing attacks are largely carried out through emails, where threat actors pretend to be someone authentic and lure the victim into clicking on a link to a phishing website, sharing private information, or downloading an attachment that contains malware.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-8515\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"268\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Volume-of-Spear-Phishing-and-BEC.jpg\" alt=\"Volume of Spear Phishing and BEC Attack\" class=\"wp-image-8515\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">(Source: HelpNet Security)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Phishing awareness training is a way to educate employees about the ways in which a threat actor can lure the targeted individual to reveal crucial information. The purpose of phishing awareness training is to prevent every kind of phishing attack. This training enables the employees to learn about different mechanisms employed by cybercriminals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vishing_Awareness_Training\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Vishing Awareness Training<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A voice call phishing scam is a kind of social engineering attack based on the concept of phishing. In this attack, the cybercriminal lures the target over the phone, provoking them to reveal credentials or share their OTP.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">There has been an enormous increase in vishing attacks in the last few years. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesslstore.com\/blog\/what-is-vishing-how-to-recognize-voice-phishing-phone-calls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><b><span style=\"color: #183994;\">SSL Store<\/span><\/b><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in <\/span><b>2017, scam calls were 3.7% of all incoming calls,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and in <\/span><b>2018, this portion increased to 30%. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can incur an immense financial loss for the organization.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-1165 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7-Figure4.3-1-1024x307-1.png\" alt=\"online threat analysis\" class=\"wp-image-9941\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">(Source: Semantic Scholar)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Thus, vishing awareness training is a systematic way of learning about the possible ways in which attacks can be launched. This training is provided to employees in order for them to be able to avoid making misleading phone calls.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smishing_Awareness_Training\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Smishing Awareness Training<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">SMS phishing, also known as smishing, is a traditional and still widely used method of social engineering attack. In this attack, threat actors send a text message to a target, containing a malicious link or luring offer. Recently, OCBC Bank in Singapore went through a series of <\/span><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/sms-phishing-scam-ocbc-bank\/\"><b>SMS phishing<\/b><\/a><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scams in which <\/span><b>790 customers lost $13.7 million<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">According to a statistic by <\/span><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><a style=\"color: #183994;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safetydetectives.com\/blog\/what-is-smishing-sms-phishing-facts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Safety Detectives<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>35% of the population doesn\u2019t know about SMS phishing scams,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>in 2020 alone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there was a <\/span><b>rise in SMS phishing scams by 328%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pie-1-1024x632.jpg\" alt=\"Most Common Smishing Attack\" class=\"wp-image-1169\" title=\"Most Common Smishing Attack\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pie-1-1024x632.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pie-1-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pie-1-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pie-1-1536x948.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pie-1-2048x1263.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pie-1-80x49.jpg 80w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pie-1-500x308.jpg 500w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Pie-1-800x494.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The smishing awareness training is directed at informing the employees about the types of malicious text messages that are commonly sent. The training also involves educating the employees to take the necessary steps to report such contact numbers and text messages.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ransomware_Awareness_Training\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Ransomware Awareness Training<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d9ba9a582a72688d5501e97305e7f378 wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Ransomware attacks are the leading cause of major financial losses due to cyber attacks. In the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.securitymagazine.com\/articles\/96254-ransom-disclosure-act-would-require-victims-to-disclose-ransom-payments-within-48-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span style=\"color: #183994;\">first half of 2021<\/span><\/b><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, around <\/span><b>1097 organizations were hit by ransomware attacks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #183994;\"><b><strong>average demand for ransom<\/strong><\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b> has increased from $5,000 in 2018 to $200,000 in 2020<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-1166 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Annual-ransomware-damage-.jpg\" alt=\"Yearly Ransomware Statistics \" class=\"wp-image-1166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Annual-ransomware-damage-.jpg 577w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Annual-ransomware-damage--300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Annual-ransomware-damage--80x58.jpg 80w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Annual-ransomware-damage--500x360.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">(Source: Cybercrime Magazine)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purpose of ransomware awareness training for employees is to <\/span><b>educate the employees about malware and how it is commonly delivered<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After being educated on the concepts and attack mechanisms of malware, <\/span><b>employees are taught about the method by which cybercriminals induce target victims to download attachments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_Awareness_Training_for_External_Devices\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Risk Awareness Training for External Devices<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5eaa5580f000520857b5d53a447ef9bb wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removable media is common for sharing and transferring information within an organization\u2019s workspace. There are several kinds of portable devices that allow <\/span><\/span>employees to store important files or folders without carrying the whole device (PC or laptop). However,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the same <\/span><b>external device could be used as a storage device for malware or malicious software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The notion of reducing risks that can be delivered through removable devices is mainly carried out through antivirus or computer security tools. However<\/span><\/span>,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> there are certain <\/span><b>sets of practices that are a part of employees\u2019 vigilance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These practices are based on certain <\/span><b>precautionary measures while handling and using removable devices.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_of_Action_for_Cybersecurity_Awareness_Training\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Plan of Action for Cybersecurity Awareness Training&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">We have already gone through the importance and types of cybersecurity awareness training. Let us now go through the series of actions that should be taken in the form of a planned strategy to conduct awareness training for employees.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Development_of_a_Constructive_Attitude_among_Employees\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>1. Development of a Constructive Attitude among Employees<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It is very important to create a strong, constructive attitude towards cyber resilience among employees. Organizations need to install a framework to integrate cybersecurity among their employees.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Organizations need to popularize encouraging stories about the healthy and digital lifestyles of employees. It basically involves a set of best practices that the employees in the stories have incorporated to take control of their digital lives.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Enhanced_Interaction_between_the_IT_Department_and_Employees\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>2. Enhanced Interaction between the IT Department and Employees<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Most of the employees have a cordial relationship with their IT department. And it has also been found that these employees obey the instructions and guidance of their IT department. The organization\u2019s owner needs to ensure that their IT team consistently provides the necessary guidelines to other employees for cybersecurity awareness. The owners should install a framework allowing more interaction between employees and IT officials.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Investment_in_Personnel_Awareness\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>3. Investment in Personnel Awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Organizations are already making huge investments in product development and brand promotion. Businesses need to make suitable investments to continuously improve the knowledge and awareness of their employees.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Concentrate_on_Threat_Reduction_in_an_Amusing_Way\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>4. Concentrate on Threat Reduction in an Amusing Way<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The programs and activities that are based on cybersecurity awareness must be entertaining and interactive. An awareness program should demonstrate the activities for threat reduction in a pleasing and funny way. The learning modules should be related to the lives of employees, such as their home safety, privacy scenarios, device security, etc. The elements of cybersecurity must be integrated into daily work in the office and organization.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Specific_Training_for_Custom_Roles\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>5. Specific Training for Custom Roles<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Every employee should have defined roles and responsibilities. This will allow organizations to define separate layers of accessibility and distribution of credentials. So, during employee awareness training, a special emphasis should be given to their roles for specific requirements of defense education.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Practicality_and_Accuracy_in_Cyber_Awareness\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>6. Practicality and Accuracy in Cyber Awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The notion of cyber awareness must be the responsibility of senior management. They should incorporate the value of cybersecurity by directly communicating with employees. The organization can implement customized policies and awareness documents in their organization. The parameters of customization are essentially effective for dynamic situations such as working from home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">So, organizations need to incorporate awareness policies and training considering the dynamics of the working environment. This must be done with accuracy and be updated with the latest scenario. This will allow the employees to become aware of the latest developments in the cybersecurity domain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1602\" height=\"1018\" src=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cybersecurity20Awareness20Training402x-100.webp\" alt=\"Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employees\" class=\"wp-image-7873\" title=\"Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Employee\" srcset=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cybersecurity20Awareness20Training402x-100.webp 1602w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cybersecurity20Awareness20Training402x-100-300x191.webp 300w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cybersecurity20Awareness20Training402x-100-1024x651.webp 1024w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cybersecurity20Awareness20Training402x-100-768x488.webp 768w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cybersecurity20Awareness20Training402x-100-1536x976.webp 1536w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cybersecurity20Awareness20Training402x-100-80x51.webp 80w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cybersecurity20Awareness20Training402x-100-500x318.webp 500w, https:\/\/threatcop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Cybersecurity20Awareness20Training402x-100-800x508.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1602px) 100vw, 1602px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Security_Awareness_Training_for_Employees_Done\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>How is Security Awareness Training for Employees Done?<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Every organization needs to conduct security awareness training for employees, which is done in three categorical steps. These steps contain a comprehensive mechanism to deliver knowledge and learning about cybersecurity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Cybersecurity_Simulation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Step 1: Cybersecurity Simulation<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The technical aspect of cybersecurity simulation is to replicate the complete IT setup of the organization and conduct an evaluation of its response to a simulated cyber attack. It is an essential element of comprehending the level of vulnerability in an organization. The vulnerabilities will be considered to customize learning management systems. Then, the LMS will be used to deliver the main educational content.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The cybersecurity simulation is meant to comprehend the strength of an organization&#8217;s defenses and explore the vulnerabilities at an employee\u2019s level. The simulation explores the real-world threat and how the employees will respond. This will help the learning management system tool prepare the key ingredients for knowledge sessions for employees.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Knowledge_Session\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Step 2: Knowledge Session<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In this step, the LMS tool delivers all the necessary and comprehensive sets of information to employees. This set of information can be documents, notes, interactive videos, gifs, etc. The knowledge session is meant to educate employees and, at the same time, improve their understanding through constant quizzes and exploratory questions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The knowledge session is divided into a categorical form that presents the knowledge in the form of interactive games and practical tools to prevent cyber attacks. The main deliverable of the knowledge session is to enhance the ability of employees to repel cyber attacks and become vigilant in identifying every kind of social engineering attack.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Interactive_Assessment_and_Analysis\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Step 3: Interactive Assessment and Analysis<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This step is the most important part of cybersecurity awareness training. In this step, the LMS tool will evaluate the employees through quizzes and assessments. These assessments will showcase the level of knowledge of the employees and pinpoint where they are lacking.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">All of the results are then analyzed to find loopholes and provide the reformatory mechanism to conduct a periodic cycle of cybersecurity awareness training for employees. The analysis will be presented to the senior management of the organization so that they can know the status of their employees.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_Cybersecurity_Awareness_Training\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Impact of Cybersecurity Awareness Training<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">When cybersecurity awareness training of employees is conducted properly, then there are some expected outcomes of the training. They are mentioned below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Increased Vigilance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A complete cybersecurity awareness training installs confidence among the employees to repel cyber attacks. An increase in employees\u2019 vigilance is extremely important for preventing people-based cyber attacks.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Strong Defense: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations invest a good amount of money in securing cyber infrastructure with firewalls and antivirus. But this defense is only up to machine level. Employees\u2019 cybersecurity awareness training will increase the defense to an unprecedented level. This training will prevent attacks from occurring due to human error and unawareness.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Regulatory Compliance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, many governments and international organizations have developed a certain level of regulatory standards, which itself describes the organizations&#8217; abilities to prevent cyber attacks. Thus, every organization needs to carry out security awareness training to make sure that they are up to the mark in accordance with international standards.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Threatcop_Security_Awareness_Training_TSAT\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Threatcop Security Awareness Training (TSAT)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Every organization needs to train its employees so that they can become aware and vigilant. But for many organizations, there is always a concern about seeking appropriate tools or products that could provide them with comprehensive and overall training.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Threatcop Security Awareness Training<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">(<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/threatcop.com\/threatcop-security-awareness-training\"><span style=\"color: #183994;\">TSAT<\/span><\/a><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">) is an exceptional tool that comes with a cybersecurity simulation feature and an advanced LMS (learning management system). The other notable features of TSAT are:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Analyzing the organization\u2019s cybersecurity health<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Simulate six main types of human-based cyber attacks<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Extensive employee assessment<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Educate employees on every aspect of cybersecurity they should know<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Regular monitoring and analysis of results.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As per IBM, 95% of the cyber-attacks are caused by human error.\u00a0 The concept of security awareness training for employees is to train and educate the employees about all the security practices that must be followed. 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