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Why Every Business Needs Security Awareness Training
Cybersecurity is a business essential, for organizations of all sizes. Hackers and cybercriminals are relentless, constantly thinking up new tactics to trick, deceive and breach businesses. In today's threat landscape, investing in your company's defence is no longer optional, it's imperative.
The costs associated with a cyber incident can be devastating: from data loss and downtime, to legal and financial consequences, and damaged reputation... cyber risk truly touches every aspect of an organization. Taking proactive measures to educate and empower your staff is not only an investment in stability, continuity and peace of mind, but also a requirement for most cyber insurance coverage.
Hackers & The Evolving Threat Landscape
Did you know, over half of Canadian businesses have experienced a cyber attack already? Phishing emails, ransomware and social engineering schemes are continuously getting more sophisticated. Hackers often target small and medium-sized businesses because they know these organizations can lack strong defenses. The landscape is always changing, making it hard for business owners to keep up and protect their data and their assets.
As technology advances, so do the skills and resources these cybercriminals use. They quickly exploit new vulnerabilities, learn to evade security measures and the reality is, no business is too small or too niche to be a target. Staying ahead of these evolving threats requires a multi-layered approach: one that blends technology, processes, and most importantly, human vigilance.
Your People are The Front Line of Defence
Employees are on the front line, making seemingly simple decisions that can either stop, or enable, an attack. The greatest asset you have in the fight against cybercrime is your people. All it takes is one click on a very convincing phishing email to put your entire organization at risk. That's why ensuring your team understands the risks at tactics they use is so crucial.
When your team has the right tools to spot threats, they can act quickly and prevent a breach from occurring. Human error still remains the leading cause of security breaches and training your team not only reduces the chances of a costly mistake, but it can transform each staff member into an active participant in your company's security culture.
What is Security Awareness Training
Security Awareness Training (SAT) is an educational program teaches employees how to recognize and respond to cyber threats should they arise. 365 Technologies offers a program powered by Huntress, which offers interactive lessons, real-world scenarios and makes it easy for staff to learn how to spot suspicious activity and report threats, all in small, manageable lessons.
An effective SAT program goes beyond one-time presentations. It's a dynamic, ongoing process that adapts for the latest threats, and keeps employees engaged and on their toes. By using a variety of formats (videos, quizzes, simulations, etc.) SAT ensures that learning sticks and employees can apply their skills confidently in a real-life situation.
The ROI of SAT
No matter how many measures you take to protect your business, the question isn't if you will an experience a breach, but when. The impact goes far beyond any immediate costs. An incident can shake customer confidence and damage your reputation... but with the right training, the right security stack, and a solid disaster-recovery plan, you can control how your business comes through the incident, and how much trust you keep.
Security Awareness Training is more than just a checkbox, it's an investment in your company's safety and future, and has become a requirement for most cyber insurance policies. This type of training can help your business meet compliance requirements for data protection and privacy regulations. A solid SAT program shows you're not just reducing risk, you're showing your clients, partners and community that your business can be counted on.
What SAT Looks Like
A solid SAT program should make learning convenient and effective. Look for features like
- Short video lessons: Bite-sized modules that can fit into your team's busy schedules
- Phishing simulations: Realistic mock attacks to help employees practice
- Up-to-date content: Threats are constantly evolving, your lessons should too
Often, SAT programs also provide tracking and reporting so managers can monitor progress and identify any areas of concern. This ensures that training can remain effective and help pinpoint if additional support is needed.
In a world of cybercrime, your people are your best defence. Don't wait for a breach to happen and invest in Security Awareness Training to give your team the tools they need to protect your business.
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