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How do you raise cyber security awareness?

Most hacks start with a human action. Four low-threshold ways to keep colleagues alert.

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Every eleven seconds an organisation somewhere is hit by ransomware. Everything can be locked down, but when a colleague does not recognise a phishing mail you are still exposed.

Keep it simple

Do not expect staff to plough through long PDFs. Bite-sized e-learnings of a few minutes per week work better.

Phishing simulations

Test regularly whether staff fall for phishing and follow up clicks with an explanation. A report button in Outlook makes Microsoft Defender smarter with every report.

Workplace reminders

Posters and mouse mats with a light-hearted message keep the tips visible.

Short training videos

Videos of at most five minutes explain what to watch for and what the consequences are.