Cybersecurity awareness is an ongoing process that ideally begins with training employees on basic security principles and threats and then continues with hands-on security awareness training and exercises.

The goal of employee cybersecurity awareness is to create an environment where employees feel empowered to take an active role in their own security, rather than being helpless victims of cybercrime.

A well-planned security awareness program starts with a clear understanding of threats, goals, objectives, target audiences and available resources. Corporate culture also plays a key role here.

Many companies see cyber security awareness training as a means of ensuring that their employees have the right level of understanding to protect themselves, their colleagues and their employer.