What is Cybersecurity Awareness Training and why do you need it?

With reports of 65% of all successful cybersecurity attacks caused by human error, it is critical that all organisations are routinely training their employees on what cyber threats they may be exposed to, and how to respond to them appropriately.

Let's take a look at what Cybersecurity Awareness Training is, and why your organisation simply cannot do without it. 

What is Cybersecurity Awareness Training?

The purpose of Cybersecurity Awareness Training is to educate staff about cyber threats and attacks they may be subjected to each day. Training for all levels of users in your organisation on cybersecurity awareness raises people’s vigilance on what to look for to spot a cybersecurity threat, as well as having the skills to safely take the appropriate action required if they do receive a malicious attempt.

Cybersecurity training for all levels of employees (your human firewall) is every bit as important as the other means of protection, including software, hardware and physical security practices.

Watch our video on Cybersecurity Awareness training here.

Why do you need Cybersecurity Awareness Training?

Cybersecurity Awareness Training ensures you and your employees:

1. Are comprehensively aware of cyber threats, the associated risks, and how to minimise them.
2. Understand the part everyone must play in protecting your organisation and client’s data.
3. Can identify cyber threats and manage them appropriately.
4. Understand how to handle personal information provided by clients and partners.
5. Comply with the state and federal guidelines in regard to staff cyber and data protection awareness and education.
   
   

How is Diamond IT's Cybersecurity Awareness Training different?

Using multiple platforms, we guide staff through the minefield that is “cyber” and data security and ensures that they have the tools and experience to keep your organisation’s systems and data safe. We cover:

• An introduction to cybersecurity.
• Hacking techniques and methods (examples).
• What to look out for when receiving suspicious communications (such as emails).
• The legal implications of a data breach (for staff and the organisation).
• The human impacts of a data breach.

Our Cybersecurity Awareness Training involves:

• Face-to-face (class-room) training at your premise.
• Online training via a web portal.
• Compliance/completion certificates for participants.
• Compliance and comprehension tracking.
• Coordinated and customised ‘mock’ Phishing attacks.
  
  

How Diamond IT can help improve the cybersecurity posture of your organisation

We work with you to ensure your staff are aware of the types of ever-evolving cyber threats and equip them with knowledge on how to minimise them. Our training provides a high level of cyber and data awareness and comprehension.

Our Business Technology Consulting team are specialists in improving your internal cybersecurity, and are ready to speak with you. Contact our team on 1300 307 907 today.