An insight into security awareness, training, and testing

One area that shouldn't be overlooked is to ensure users participate in proper security awareness training and to test them using mock attacks. The human factor is often a weak link in the defenses, and providing awareness is critical to building a more resilient and secure organization.

There are three important components to consider in a robust employee security program. The first is testing, commonly executed through phishing campaigns, tabletop exercises (covered later in the chapter), or an attack simulator. The second is providing a robust and well-rounded training program, which includes keeping records of employees who have taken and passed the training. This shouldn't be a one-time event, but rather an ongoing event, as attack methodologies are constantly changing. Lastly, you need to provide consistent awareness to your users as deemed appropriate. Keeping security at the forefront by sending weekly...