8 Steps to Build Cybersecurity
Aware Culture
Cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses. 95% of cyberattacks succeed through human error 🤯 It's time to start winning the war on cyber terror. Teach your staff to stop making mistakes.
- Know your starting point Gauge the current security culture and behaviours, security training, incidents, and phishing click-through rates.
- Set clear goals. Reducing the phish-prone percentage, increasing incident reports, and improving incident response effectiveness.
- Create a detailed plan. Set steps to achieve your goals, like updates to security policies, training frequency, delivery methods, resources needed, target audience, timeline.
- Gain Leadership Buy-In. Leadership endorsement can significantly enhance the promotion and communication of your security program.
- Review and Improve. Assess the effectiveness through security assessments and surveys. Share results and refine the program based on feedback and lessons learned.
- Tailored Training. Customise training based on employees' cybersecurity knowledge and exposure to sensitive data.
- Regular and Positive Reinforcement. Help create good habits: celebrate successes, use gamification, provide incentives, and choose training options that match employees' experience levels.
- Finally, Implement the Program. Share the purpose, expectations, and the importance of everyone’s participation.