A robust security awareness program covers a wide range of threats. While phishing is the headliner, your employees need a well-rounded security education.
Core Curriculum: Top 10 Topics
Phishing Awareness: Creating a reflex to spot malicious emails.
Password Security: Strength, uniqueness, and managers (No reuse!).
Social Engineering: Vishing, Smishing, and manipulation.
BEC (Business Email Compromise): CEO Fraud and wire transfer scams.
Mobile Security: Protecting devices, app stores, and public Wi-Fi.
Safe Browsing: HTTPS, warnings, and avoiding sketchy downloads.
Malware/Ransomware: Identifying infection signs and disconnecting immediately.
Data Privacy: Handling PII, classification, and encryption.
Physical Security: Tailgating, clean desk policy, and badge wear.
Incident Reporting: The 'when' and 'how' of alerting IT.
Key Takeaway
"Refresh these topics regularly. New threats emerge, but these core fundamentals remain the foundation of a secure workforce."
