Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Addressing human error through cybersecurity awareness training

In cybersecurity, human error is responsible in part for more than 90% of breaches. That means that somewhere in the chain of events leading to a successful cyberattack, an employee made a mistake that could have been avoided. Realizing this, many IT security organizations have collectively poured billions of dollars into cybersecurity awareness training, but with mixed to poor results. The reason is simple: most cyber security training courses are boring, intrusive, one-off efforts that employees prefer to avoid.

Mimecast Awareness Training takes a different approach. Our cyber awareness training programs are:

• Highly entertaining. Where most cybersecurity awareness training is based on instilling fear, our courses are designed to get employees laughing. Studies show that humor is better suited to goal-oriented learning results and long-term memory retention. Students of all ages appreciate good humor, which is why our training courses are designed as sitcoms written and produced by top talent from TV and the movies.
• Persistent. Rather than a single, comprehensive course, we provide ongoing employee security awareness training where employees spend a little time each month to learn about a new aspect of security awareness.
• Non-intrusive. Delivered in 3- to 5-minute modules, Mimecast cybersecurity awareness training doesn't consume huge portions of an employee's busy day. Rather, it's a short break that employees actually look forward to.

A broad range of cybersecurity awareness training topics

With Mimecast, your employees get cybersecurity awareness training delivered in short doses every month. From ransomware and insider threat awareness training to HIPAA and GDPR awareness training, the scope of our comprehensive security awareness program has been developed by security experts and thought leaders in a number of industries.

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Security awareness modules currently include:

Phishing	Passwords	Data in Motion	Information Protection	Office Hygiene	HIPAA	GDPR
Ransomware	Same Password	Personal Email	Stolen Laptop	Use of Shredder	Social Media Posting	Data Usage
CEO Fraud	Strong Password	Unknown Media	Spoken / Sensitive Behavior	Physical Access - Tailgating	Reporting Breaches
Wire Transfer Fraud		My Cloud Storage	Social Media	Clean Desk	Spoken Disclosure
Vishing		Email & Inadvertent Leaks	Know Your Audience	Exposed Screen	Authenticate
			Privileged User	Responsible Printing	Locked Screen
			Public Wi-Fi

FAQs: what is cybersecurity awareness training?

What is cybersecurity awareness training?

Cybersecurity awareness training helps employees understand their role in defending against a variety of cyber threats. Awareness training typically includes education about what threats look like, how they work, and what employees should do if they encounter a threat online or in an email.

Why use cyber security awareness training for employees?

Human error is involved in more than 90% of major security breaches. Cybersecurity awareness training can help to minimize the role of human error in security lapses and improve the security posture of an organization.

How effective is cyber awareness training?

The effectiveness of cyber awareness training depends on the quality and methodology of the program. Some programs are structured to deliver training in one lengthy setting, providing instruction to cover all cyber threats at once. Mimecast Awareness Training uses a more effective approach – providing short training sessions once each month on an ongoing basis to keep security best practices fresh in employees' minds.

How long does cyber awareness training take?

The duration of cyber awareness training depends on the program. While some programs require employees to take several hours away from work, Mimecast Awareness Training is delivered in 3- to 5-minute sessions once each month.