Security awareness training is all about making individuals more mindful of cyber threats in their day-to-day interactions. It demystifies topics like phishing scams, password management and social engineering tactics to keep employees cyber-safe at home and work.

Cybersecurity awareness training is our passion for a reason. Our increasingly digital lives leave us more vulnerable to cyber threats in every sector. Cybercriminals continue to innovate new methods that capture personal information, steal data and disrupt businesses for profit — and employees may make mistakes that put your organization at risk. By understanding these risks and how to avoid them, you can actively prevent cyber incidents and protect valuable data.

Creating and continuing a culture of security awareness training empowers each individual to recognize and manage cyber threats, reducing human risk.

The human element is so crucial because 50% of internet users receive phishing emails daily, and 97% of those users are not able to identify a phishing email.

Security awareness training:

• Reduces risk of cyber incidents: 82% of data breaches are caused by the human element.
• Saves money: Recovering from a cyber incident or a data leak can incur significant costs. The average cost of a data breach grew to $4.35 million in 2022, a nearly 13% increase from 2020, according to the IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach Report.
• Improves compliance: Many regulated industries require security awareness training. A comprehensive compliance training program enables your organization to stay compliant and avoid fines or penalties.
• Increases employee engagement: Employees who are educated about cybersecurity threats are more likely to take active ownership of the organization's security strategy.
• Enhances confidence: Knowledgeable employees feel more confident in their roles and with their peers, and partners or clients see a strong track record of cyber safety, which boosts your reputation.

ESC Region 19 partners with Infosec IQ to deliver cybersecurity training awareness to all of our District employees. Empower your employees with knowledge and skills to stay cyber secure at work with 2,000+ security awareness resources.

The Infosec IQ training content library delivers industry- and role-based training resources that are updated weekly, helping you deliver fresh, relevant training to every member of your organization, no matter the style and tone you need.

Security awareness training & phishing simulations