Organizations of all sizes are being targeted by bad actors, which is why cybersecurity awareness training is more important than ever. Unfortunately, most organizations are not motivated to implement such training. A study by IBM found that barely half (51%) of organizations that had already experienced a data breach in the past year planned to increase security investments such as employee training, threat detection, and response technologies.

Kara Sherrer, writing for TechRepublic Premium, explains what cybersecurity awareness training is and the top five reasons why your company needs to implement it. The guide also covers what to look for in a training program, how often you should conduct training, how much it might cost, and who needs to complete the training.

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS TRAINING PROGRAM

COURSE CONTENT

The actual content of the cybersecurity awareness training program is one of the most important factors that you should consider when designing or selecting a course. We’ll cover these topics in more detail in a future TechRepublic Premium piece, but for now, here are the highlights that you should look out for when vetting potential cyber awareness programs:

Phishing attack awareness and prevention.

Password and passphrase management.

Malware and ransomware basics.

Working remotely and securely.

Safe internet usage (both public and private Wi-Fi).

Hardware and mobile device management.

Email and attachment download tips.

Cloud-based security concerns.

Data protection and compliance.

Incident response and reporting procedures.

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