Building an Education Plan
Whether the user is a customer, a new hire, or a long-term employee, training is essential. The user must feel confident in the system in place and must feel encouraged to use it. They must know that SSL VPN is there to help them in their work and that it is safe to use. They must also take an active part in enabling it to work smoothly and safely. A feeling of ownership needs to be created; the user needs to feel part of the solution. In order to involve the end users in your security system you will need to create an education and training plan. This plan should identify the details of each activity needed to accommodate your education goals. The plan should include the following:
A training charter (or reference to any corporate charters)
Education goals
The development needs of any training
The delivery process for any training
Systems, tools, and materials
Metrics that will be used to identify how successful the training is
The roles and responsibilities for the...