Seven Security Awareness Training Pitfalls to Avoid
Summary
The article outlines seven security awareness training pitfalls, including infrequent or forgettable lessons, punitive phishing simulations, compliance-only programs, outdated threat content, and burdensome administration.
Key points
- Run security awareness training throughout the year rather than relying on a single annual session.
- Use engaging lessons designed to help employees retain information and change security-related behavior.
- Treat clicks in simulated phishing tests as opportunities for learning and remediation, not simply as failures.
- Build security practices into organizational routines and culture instead of treating training as a compliance checkbox.
- Keep training content current with cyber threats and tactics.
- Reduce administrative burden with training that is straightforward to deploy and manage.
Article Details
- Topic
- Security awareness training program design and common pitfalls
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