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April 28, 2017 - by Synoptek
Organization lose approximately $445 billion per year to cybercrime and over 70% of those companies are small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Many SMB leaders don’t realize that having employees trained on the latest cybersecurity threats can help to prevent, detect, or deter cybercrimes.
Who to train and why
Every employee in your organization with access to corporate data and devices needs cybersecurity training. From those on the maintenance team to members of the C-suite. Insider fraud accounts for as much as 47% of all cybercrime losses. Every device needs addressing, too, especially if workers use personal devices for company business. Each device is a potential target for malicious actors.
Two-step training process
The most common SMB cyber threats are social engineering, phishing emails, malware, unpatched devices, and unmanaged mobile devices. Employees who know how to identify those threat traits are more likely to be able to eliminate them before problems arise. Both initial training and ongoing instruction are critical to ensuring employees know the basics — and learn about emerging new threats.
Four fundamental guides
Every employee needs training on these simple procedures, both when starting work and on an ongoing basis:
The most important aspects of employee training and education are consistency and repetition. Ensuring all employees receive the same directives and training as well as reinforcement on a regular basis helps business leaders maintain a savvy, well-educated, and safe workforce.
Business leaders who invest in cybersecurity training for their staff members can prevent cyberattacks from occurring or reduce damage when they do. If you’re looking for a cybersecurity training partner to help reduce risks in your organization, contact the professionals at Synoptek at 888-796-6783.
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