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Can your team recall what you discussed during your last mandatory cybersecurity training session? We doubt it, and not because you did a bad job (we’re sure you did an excellent job on that PowerPoint, champ). It’s just that small business security training is far from engaging by default, and it’s seen as more of a requirement than anything else. If you want to shift this “annual compliance” perspective, you’ll have to make some changes, and fast.

Do you actually know which of your coworkers is one click away from getting the whole company hacked? It’s surprisingly easy to get into a business’ IT system. All it takes is one person falling for a fake email, downloading a sketchy file, or giving up their password to a scammer.

If you aren't testing your team, you’re basically just waiting for a disaster to happen. Here is why simulated phishing tests—sending out fake scam emails—are actually a great way to protect your business.

Cybersecurity is far from the most engaging topic out there, but that doesn’t diminish its importance. You, as a business owner, need to know how to protect your business from today’s threats, but your employees also need to be actively involved in the cybersecurity of your company. Today, we’re exploring how you can implement better cybersecurity training practices into your business.

Phishing and other email-based scams have become the most common gateway for cybercriminals to breach company defenses. Every day, attackers are developing more creative and convincing ways to dupe unsuspecting employees into clicking malicious links, downloading dangerous attachments, or sharing sensitive information. 

As a result, organizations need to be aware that even the most advanced security infrastructure can be undermined by a single, uninformed click. 

We will always reinforce how critical it is for everyone in any workplace to have a grasp of cybersecurity best practices, regardless of their role or responsibilities. However, based on a survey conducted by UK-based cybersecurity firm Ramsac, this baseline is not being met by a long shot.

Why do we say this? Simple: this survey revealed that one in three adults failed a cybersecurity test designed for 11-year-olds.

Cybersecurity has to be a big deal for any business that uses IT, and today, who doesn’t? When your employees don’t follow cybersecurity rules, it can put your business in danger, like getting hacked or losing money. The first step is to figure out why employees aren’t following the rules. This could happen because they don’t know the rules, haven’t been trained enough, or think the rules are too hard or take too much time.