Cybersecurity education is an essential aspect of maintaining the security of your business and personal information. The first line of defence against cyber threats is having a knowledgeable staff and yourself who know how to recognise and respond to potential cyberattacks. Here are some top tips to promote cyber-training among your staff and yourself:
- Develop a cyber training plan and set aside time for regular training sessions.
- Make sure training is accessible to all employees, regardless of technical skill level.
- Encourage employees to report suspicious activity and provide a means for them to do so.
- Test your staff’s knowledge with simulated phishing attempts.
- Regularly update your training materials to reflect new and evolving cyber threats.
- Make use of free online resources and training programs to supplement your in-house efforts.
- Have a communication channel to provide education materials and news on new threats.
- Take the time to educate yourself and have a personal knowledge on cybersecurity best practices.
- Consider conducting regular security awareness training for all employees, including management and remote workers.
- Have an incident response plan and make sure all employees know what to do in case of an incident.