Security Awareness Training and Programs

Automated controls alone cannot prevent or detect security incidents. Knowledge, experience, and awareness on the part of employees play a key role in mitigating information security risks. Security awareness programs are crucial in IT risk management.

Employees should be educated about various aspects of security events to minimize their impact. Security awareness programs should include the dos and don’ts regarding password frameworks, email usage, internet usage, social engineering, and other relevant factors.

Participants

Security awareness training should be provided to all employees and contractual staff irrespective of their job functions, designations, or authority. All employees within the organization should be aware of security requirements.

For job functions where critical data is processed or critical assets are handled, enhanced training should be provided. OS configuration, programmers, network engineers, job...