Training tends to become insufficient for particular groups of employees.
Motives, needs and drivers for cybersecurity awareness training in modern work environments are findings of a stakeholder analysis with over 160 cybersecurity leaders presenting their opinions and experiences.
The demand for more effective cybersecurity solutions is greater than ever. Cybersecurity by design is about securing infrastructure and making people more informed about the evolving risks in the online world and more capable of dealing with them effectively.
It is hard to stay relevant for most scenarios. A lot of the content is too generic or does not go deep enough.
Getting people to stay engaged over time and form cybersecurity-focused habits is complex.
Compliance is the reason for cybersecurity awareness
Regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA require employers to provide regular cybersecurity training or awareness-raising. However, 58% of the organizations claimed that security awareness training is a top management strategic decision.
Measuring the success of cybersecurity training is not easy
Incident reports cannot measure the strength of passwords or the use of password managers. In a similar fashion, phishing simulations do not tell the whole story about the cybersecurity readiness of employees because they do not test employees about general cybersecurity habits.
Also from this series The human side of cybersecurity: Human Risk Assessment
Our Part 3 whitepaper explains the methodology behind the Human Risk Assessment, AwareGO’s innovative new solution for creating a resilient and educated workforce. Learn more
Free whitepaper The need for human-centered cybersecurity awareness
The human factor in cybersecurity has become the primary way for hackers to establish a foothold within critical infrastructure. The broad impact of these attacks is not only financial and reputational, but also social, and psychological. Learn more
Protect your company against cyber attacks preying on your employees
Try AwareGO, the only complete solution for cybersecurity awareness, from assessment to training — it’s simple, efficient and employees love it
What if your employees weren't your biggest vulnerability, but your most effective security sensor? You're likely tired of the monthly treadmill of......
What if the biggest threat to your 2026 security posture isn't a zero-day exploit, but the fact that 60% of your workforce is currently...
The 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report found that 74% of all breaches involve the human element, yet many organizations still treat...
The 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report reveals that 74% of all breaches involve a human element, yet most security leaders still treat...
What if your most sophisticated technical filters are looking in the wrong direction? While IT teams invest heavily in perimeter defense, the 2023...
What if your most expensive security tool isn't a firewall, but the collective habits of your workforce? Even with massive investments in tech, the......
What if the most dangerous part of a cyberattack isn't the malicious code, but the specific way it makes you feel? You've likely sat through dozens......
What if the most dangerous part of your security strategy is actually the "Next" button on your compliance slides? You’ve likely seen the data:...
Your board doesn't care about the 15,000 malicious emails your firewall blocked last Tuesday. While those numbers feel like progress to a technical......
Why are 74% of data breaches still linked to human error when your team completes their training every single year? It's a common struggle for...