Educating Employees for Enterprise Protection
Given that most ransomware is delivered through phishing, employee education is pivotal in protecting organizations. However, there is no one-size-fits-all education program. Training efforts should be tailored to the specific needs of the enterprise, and several services and programs can serve as a foundation for comprehensive employee security awareness programs.
- Security Awareness Training: Recognizing employees as high-value targets for threat actors, an ongoing cyber-awareness education program, frequently updated to reflect the evolving threat landscape, is imperative. The Fortinet Security Awareness and Training Service delivers timely and current awareness training on the most relevant security threats, fostering a culture of cyber-awareness where employees are better equipped to recognize and avoid falling victim to attacks. Moreover, it helps organizations meet regulatory or industry compliance training requirements.
- Phishing Simulation Services: Conducting simulated phishing emails allows employees to practice identifying malicious communications. The FortiPhish Phishing Simulation Service employs real-world simulations to evaluate user awareness and vigilance regarding phishing threats, enhancing users’ ability to respond when targeted by a phishing attack.
- Free Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Training: The Fortinet Training Institute offers free, self-paced NSE training modules that educate users on identifying and protecting against various threats, including phishing attacks. These modules can be seamlessly integrated into existing internal training programs, reinforcing critical concepts. Fortinet Authorized Training Centers (ATCs) also provide instructor-led training to expand access to the NSE curriculum worldwide.
Staying Ahead of Threat Actors through Security Awareness Programs
The integration of AI into cybercriminal activities necessitates greater diligence on the part of security teams and employees. Therefore, organizations must continually evaluate and evolve their cyber-awareness programs to equip learners and employees with the most up-to-date and pertinent knowledge, thereby safeguarding both individuals and the organization’s valuable data.
