Cyber security awareness involves measures to train and sensitise employees to IT security and the potential cyber threats that could affect their work and the company. The aim is to raise awareness of security risks and empower employees to make security-conscious decisions.

Cyber security awareness is fundamentally important because human behaviour is often the weakest link in the security chain. Many security incidents, such as phishing attacks or inadequate data protection, result from careless or uninformed actions by employees. Through in-depth security awareness training, companies can significantly reduce the risk of security incidents, increase the security of their sensitive data and promote a culture of responsibility and vigilance in dealing with IT security. Ultimately, strong security awareness protects not only the company, but also the personal information of employees and customers.

Every company is different, which is why we always tailor the roadmap to the specific company. The measures usually include simulated phishing attacks. Based on an evaluation of realistic imitation phishing emails, you or your company will receive a well-founded assessment of how to deal with cyber attacks that occur on a daily basis in your company. We also usually establish a learning concept in the form of online training courses as e-learning. Regular, well-placed and short learning units that do not overwhelm employees have been proven to lead to the greatest learning success.

Additional measures such as a special e-learning course entitled ‘Digital First Responder’ or online/face-to-face training by one of our TÜV-certified cyber security awareness officers are also available.

Yes, the effectiveness of security awareness measures can be measured using various methods. For example, we can analyse employee behaviour by monitoring security incidents and the frequency of reports of suspicious activity. Regular phishing simulations anonymously show how many employees respond to simulated attacks and demonstrate progress in security awareness. Checking participation rates in online training courses and long-term evaluations of security incidents also provide important insights into the success of the measures. This gives us a comprehensive picture of the effectiveness of cyber security awareness training and allows us to make targeted adjustments at any time.

In our cyber security awareness training courses, we provide information on fundamental topics that strengthen employees’ security awareness. This includes an introduction to the importance of IT security and its impact on the company; recognising phishing attacks, social engineering techniques and how to protect yourself against them; and best practices for creating, managing and using secure passwords.

We also outline guidelines for protecting confidential information and secure data processing, as well as security precautions for mobile devices and secure access to company data. Employees also learn how to report security incidents and receive tips on how to use the internet safely and protect themselves against malware and unwanted emails. Our training modules also cover the secure use of company software and the importance of regular refresher courses on new threats.