Driving real behavior change
The complete guide to building a security awareness program that works


People are weak points that are targeted by cybercriminals. Ransomware, phishing, data leakage, and account hijacking attacks need unsuspecting victims to start them. Security awareness training is a vital tool that strengthens cybersecurity defense.
This whitepaper shares tips on how to create a sustainable and effective cybersecurity education program. It explains how you can engage staff with testing training that bolsters security posture.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Why engagement is critical in your security awareness training
- The essential role of data in focusing training where it’s needed most
- How to measure the success of your security awareness training
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