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\"AIf you\u2019ve ever watched a G.I. Joe public service announcement, you\u2019ve heard that knowing is supposedly half the battle. While the exact percentage is arguable,\u00a0knowledge certainly makes up a sizable percentage of any\u00a0effective anti-cybercrime strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A\u00a0lack of awareness about\u00a0best practices for optimal IT security can certainly prove disastrous for your business:\u00a0<\/span>A\u00a0study<\/span><\/a>\u00a0conducted by Stanford University Professor Jeff Hancock\u00a0and distributed by Tessian Research\u00a0found that\u00a0a whopping\u00a088 percent of data breaches\u00a0result from human error.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Subsequently, keeping your team up to speed on\u00a0the threat landscape and proper data protection procedures\u00a0is vital if you want to avoid costly, reputation-damaging\u00a0security incidents.\u00a0As we look forward to 2022 and beyond, consider the following tips for strengthening your security awareness training program\u00a0and maintaining optimal cybersecurity posture.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Identify the biggest threats to your organization.<\/h2>\n

Routine\u00a0<\/span>security risk assessments<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>vulnerability scans<\/span><\/a>\u00a0can\u00a0offer a helpful snapshot of the ways hackers could potentially\u00a0infiltrate your network. As your IT environment changes (e.g., through the adoption of remote work solutions), you\u2019ll want to reassess your weak points and\u00a0pinpoint\u00a0new threats. Once you\u2019ve identified the most likely attack methods, you\u2019ll know what to\u00a0focus on in training sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Incorporate\u00a0simulated attacks to test your team\u2019s abilities.<\/h2>\n

For instance, we utilize training software to execute false\u00a0<\/span>phishing attacks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(a.k.a., spoof phishing) to see how well they\u2019ve absorbed information on how to spot suspicious messages.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Address\u00a0best practices for secure remote work.<\/h2>\n

If some or all of your employees work from home or locations other than the office\u00a0at times,\u00a0you should\u00a0inform them about best practices for keeping data and devices safe\u00a0<\/span>while they do their jobs remotely<\/span><\/a>. For instance,\u00a0you should ensure they don\u2019t leave\u00a0devices\u00a0that contain\u00a0work-related apps and data unlocked and unattended at home, according to the Kaspersky Daily blog entry \u201c<\/span>Remote working safety and security<\/span><\/a>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Get support from your company\u2019s leadership team.<\/h2>\n

C-level endorsement and participation\u00a0can have a considerable impact on the success of your security training program, according to the KnowBe4 white paper \u201c<\/span>Building an Effective and Comprehensive\u00a0Security Awareness Program<\/span><\/a>\u201d by Joanna Huisman.\u00a0They need to be informed\u00a0like\u00a0anyone else in your organization, and\u00a0their support is essential to establishing and maintaining a security-first company culture.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Reward good behavior.<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t forget the power of positive reinforcement\u00a0in the realm of behavior modification. Distributing gift cards or certificates or even just giving people shout-outs for\u00a0secure behaviors (e.g., successfully\u00a0identifying\u00a0a phishing attempt) can\u00a0go a long way in motivating people to pay attention to security, KnowBe4 advises.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overall,\u00a0these\u00a0tips should help you get started,\u00a0but remember that\u00a0the landscape will inevitably change. You\u2019ll need to make an ongoing effort to keep educating your team\u00a0and revamp your training program as cybercriminals change tactics.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have any questions about\u00a0optimizing\u00a0your security awareness training, our security team would be happy to assist you. We have extensive experience carrying out\u00a0<\/span>employee security awareness training<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0can offer expert guidance on the best ways to keep your team informed about emerging and evolving threats.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For details, feel free to reach out to our security analysts by\u00a0calling 877-599-3999 or emailing\u00a0<\/span>sales@stratospherenetworks.com<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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