Smart business owners aren’t only investing in cybersecurity products and software packages to keep their data safe: they’re keeping tabs on their teams’ cybersecurity awareness. It’s even smarter to think of this practice as part of your security stack.

If you’re like most people, when you think of an “audit,” you think of penetration tests, or pen testing, a process that involves a full inventory of your security stack and practices. This can be limited to just your network or include attempts to physically infiltrate your business for the purposes of finding weak points.

Pen tests are an ideal choice for a full picture of your company’s cybersecurity, but what about in-between? If you want a good idea of where your team stands on security practices, here are some ways to assess your strengths and educate your team on areas for improvement.

Phishing Simulations

Phishing simulations are a great way to test your employees’ cyber awareness. Maybe you’ve implemented these either on your own or with the help of an IT provider.

Often thought of as “gotcha” training devices, these are actually proven to be highly effective in preventing breaches due to human error. It often only takes one alert for an employee to improve practices, read emails more closely, and avoid clicking on suspicious links.

Some phishing simulations include training materials or videos for your team to watch if they “fail” the test. These videos reinforce important concepts for your team to become more cyber safe, and incentivize employees to watch for phishing emails and complete training.

Training Opportunities

Want to do more cybersecurity training with your team, but don’t know where to start? We can help. We have training resources and more that you can use in your company, such as presentations, articles, video links and other resources.

Do you have daily or weekly meetings with your team? These regular meetings are the perfect opportunity to discuss cyber awareness. We even have quizzes available to gamify your cyber awareness meetings and make it more fun and engaging.

Forward Those Tech Tips!

We offer a weekly tech tip email (sign up here!) with insights and quick tips (and a little comic relief). Many of our clients forward the email to their whole team for a quick refresher on security practices.

Have any questions about employee training or other managed services or cybersecurity concerns? Contact Facet. Our team of helpful, knowledgeable technicians and support staff are happy to answer questions and find a solution that’s the perfect fit for your business. We believe it’s our job to provide you with the tools you need so you can focus on growing your business, not chasing IT issues. Want to learn more? Let’s talk! Contact us here.