As Q1 of the new year blasts off, you might feel eager to jump into your 2024 security awareness program immediately.
Knowing this will allow you to have these customized groups and targeted training ready in advance, so teams don't unknowingly start working on projects without proper security awareness training.
The best security awareness training programs are engaging.
A lot of times as security managers, we forget that listening can be our best tool.
Either way, you won't end up wasting time making courses for your 2024 security awareness program that everyone will hate doing.
Ask your team members for any new roles that will be created in the new year and ask for a description of their tasks or even a link to the job description.
You'll want to add additional training to your 2024 security awareness program for customer information protection for them to handle the data safely and securely.
Third-party vendors can pose a security risk, especially if they handle sensitive data or have access to critical systems.
Understanding which vendors your team will be working with and ensuring they have the necessary security measures in place can help mitigate these risks.
Ask your team members not only who they are working with but also what exactly they have access to and what tasks they will be completing.
Decide if you want to either limit third-party access or have each third-party vendor complete security training to protect your business.
Help your team members get the most out of your program by asking what their biggest worries are.
Ask this question to gauge the awareness of your awareness program, which will tell you how much more you need to communicate to your team.
Knowing where your team receives most of their communications can be helpful when deciding how to communicate new security information effectively.
By comparing the two answers, you'll be able to see the effects your awareness program has had on your organization's security culture.
Lastly, with many organizations offering remote work or hybrid work options, security concerns are evolving.
Understanding where your team will be working from, will greatly change the content of your program.
One of the key aspects of a successful 2024 security awareness program is communication: Both talking to and listening to your team.
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Scott Wright is CEO of Click Armor, the gamified simulation platform that helps businesses avoid breaches by engaging employees to improve their proficiency in making decisions for cyber security risk and corporate compliance.
This Cyber News was published on securityboulevard.com. Publication date: Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:13:05 +0000