TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY organisations can transform their people into an active, resilient barrier against attack.
Q. HOW CAN ORGANISATIONS MAKE SECURITY TRAINING TRULY ENGAGING, NOT JUST A TICK-BOX?
» Investing in a cyber-aware culture is what pays dividends to companies – this requires not just training but also buy-in from the top all the way down.
Simple tick-box training rarely changes behaviour. To be effective, awareness programmes need to be practical, interactive and relevant. Bite-sized modules with quizzes or gamified elements work far better than long, one-off sessions.
Realistic phishing simulations are also particularly powerful. They give employees safe, hands-on experience of spotting and reporting threats.
Training should be ongoing, not a one-off exercise, with regular refreshers that reflect the evolving threat landscape. We know that hackers change their approaches all the time, so we need our people to be empowered to stay ahead.
Crucially, employees need to see why it matters to them personally as well as professionally. Linking training to realworld scenarios, such as working securely on public Wi-Fi or handling sensitive data, makes it more relatable.
Finally, transparent reporting and feedback can help teams track progress,
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