Employee Cybersecurity Training: What to Cover

Why Employee Training Matters

Your employees are your first line of defense—and often your biggest vulnerability. Studies show that human error is involved in over 85% of security breaches.

Effective security awareness training transforms employees from potential victims into active defenders of your organization.

Core Training Topics

1. Phishing Recognition

Why It Matters: Phishing is the #1 attack vector for businesses of all sizes.

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2. Password Security

Why It Matters: Weak passwords remain a top cause of breaches.

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3. Safe Browsing Habits

Why It Matters: Web browsing can expose users to malware and scams.

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4. Physical Security

Why It Matters: Not all attacks are digital.

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5. Mobile Device Security

Why It Matters: Employees carry company data everywhere.

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6. Social Engineering

Why It Matters: Attackers manipulate people, not just technology.

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Training Best Practices

Make It Relevant

Make It Interactive

Make It Continuous

Make It Positive

Measuring Effectiveness

Metrics to Track

Benchmarks

Implementation Timeline

Month 1: Foundation

Month 2-3: Reinforcement

Ongoing: Maintenance

Conclusion

Effective security awareness training is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. By covering these essential topics and following best practices, you can significantly reduce your organization's risk of a successful cyber attack.

*MTH IT Solutions offers customized security awareness training programs. Contact us to learn how we can help protect your team.*