FEATURE : TRAINING
gamification will create and sustain true culture . To reinforce a cyber-resilient culture , IT leaders should report on successes ( like number of attacks blocked ) and communicate the latest risks / threats and tips to staff about cybersecurity trends and best practices through internal newsletters , emails and remote check-ins .
Nick Emanuel , Senior Director of Product , Webroot and Carbonite and progress to communicate priority and importance to the greater organization .
Education and awareness are everything
Simply put , if employees are not educated about cyberthreats , they can ’ t be expected to completely defend against them . Which is why many businesses are now turning to training and education services specifically geared toward helping employees improve their cybersecurity postures .
Cybersecurity awareness training varies in length and curriculum , but elements can include phishing simulations , courses on security best practices and data protection and compliance training for important regulations like the Privacy Act 1988 ( Cth ), Privacy Act 2020 , GDPR , HIPAA , CCPA , etc .
Training is of course important at onboarding , but regular on-going simulations , engaging content and
Business leaders should incorporate reminders and updates about cybersecurity into team meetings and other important company updates to underscore the importance and purpose of investing in cyber-resilience .
By leading the implementation of appropriate practices and considerations into company culture , CIOs , CISOs and their peers have the power to reduce the risks posed by cyber-criminals by significant margins . By ensuring staff understand they play a critical role in ensuring security , companies are empowered to protect data and operations and ultimately uphold the trust place in them by customers , employees and stakeholders . p
BUSINESS LEADERS SHOULD INCORPORATE
REMINDERS AND UPDATES ABOUT CYBERSECURITY
INTO TEAM MEETINGS .
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