Is the fear that one of you employees might click on a malicious link keeping you up at night? If not, it probably should be. 90% of all cyber attacks on organizations involve social engineering.

Technology tools and automation can only go so far when it comes to securing your business. Not training your employees is like locking the front door but leaving the back door open. Instead, equip your employees to make smarter security decisions every day and help prevent a cybercrime attack that could put your whole organization at risk.

Embrace a Culture of Cybersecurity

Everyone has a role to play when it comes to keeping your organization safe from cyber criminals. As a special event for this Cybersecurity Awareness Month our partners at KnowBe4 are sharing this Free Course “2021 Your Role: Internet Security and You”. Consider hosting a brown bag lunch and learn or video meeting to watch and discuss as a team.

By the end of this session, your team will learn:

• How to recognize red flags, or signs of danger
• Example scenarios showing cybercriminals’ techniques
• Actionable steps they can take to protect themselves and your organization

Check out the course here: https://www.knowbe4.com/cybersecurity-awareness-month-course.

Invest in Ongoing Training

Let’s face it, a single 1-hour training course when an employee starts at your company is not likely be something they remember months or years later. Ongoing training is important for keeping security top of mind.

Regular training also shows your team the latest tricks criminals are using. Cybercriminals don’t shy away from changing their tactics. As more people use their phones online, new threats like smishing, vishing and pre-texting have become more common. Regular training teaches your team how to recognize and avoid the latest scams.

Conduct Simulated Phishing Tests

Another way to reduce risk at your organization is to send simulated phishing emails to your employees. Simulated phishing emails are a type of social engineering penetration test that highlights your organization’s vulnerabilities.

A successful phishing test involves a variety of different social engineering tactics and is tailored to your organization. The messages also act as training reinforcement, as end users learn what not to click on through a real-world scenario. Phishing tests and security awareness training can significantly reduce your organization’s risk from cyber criminals, and help you sleep better at night.

Want more free Cybersecurity Awareness Month resources? Contact info@invario.net today.