Less than 1 percent of information security budgets are invested in people, yet 99% of attacks leverage human error to succeed. This means security awareness is more important than ever, but due to the immaturity of this niche, many programs are ineffective. This whitepaper discusses common pitfalls and concisely outlines a 7-step approach to a successful security awareness program.
By employing measurable KPIs and continuously evaluating program engagement and effectiveness, an organization can not only achieve behavioural change, but also demonstrate the impact the security awareness program has on corporate security and cost reduction.
Finally, engagement is essential. By adding interactive methods to e-learning and offering personalized content you keep your employees engaged. Measure, perform data analyses and adjust to create a security awareness program that continues to add value. In addition, strategically integrating security goals into the corporate culture ensures sustainable safe behaviour.