Avoid death by PowerPoint! Try Cyber Coach instead
The Cyber Coach recording studio is up and running again this week to record new security awareness training videos for 2024. These videos are available to our clients on our bespoke Cyber Coach training platform https://www.cybercoa.ch/
But why take over our office every year to create this training content? Surely doing other work is much more important than ‘training’…?
A key defence against cyber attacks is a well-educated team. According to the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), one of the most significant threats faced by business and individuals in the UK is cyber fraud. With the rise of cyber-crime-as-a-service it is easier than ever to for anyone to get started as a cyber criminal – and so the number of attacks organisations face continues to rise.
80% of cyber breaches are down to human error! Having a cyber-aware team that know how to avoid falling for phishing emails or malicious websites, the importance of keeping their software up to date, and how to report a potential issue if they spot one can become your biggest cyber security asset.
You may already be implementing technical protections, such as anti-virus software, however this is not the only element of cyber security. Antivirus software can help protect your devices from malware, and some anti-virus software will even successfully block phishing attacks. However, this is only possible if the attack methods are well-known and documented. Many phishing attacks are brand new (known as zero-day attacks), so not all attempts will be recognised and prevented by software. This is one reason why the NCSC recommends a multi-layered approach to phishing defences. Proper training of users - to spot phishing attempts and to report them – can ensure much greater protection against phishing attacks for your business.
UK businesses are also at risk of ransomware attacks – a type of malware attack that results in file encryption or data theft, with the criminals demanding a financial ransom to return access to your data, or promise to delete it and not publish it online. The NCSC says this is the largest risk facing medium and large organisations. Ransomware is often distributed through malicious websites, which could be linked to from emails or messages. These messages often display many of the same techniques used in phishing emails, so education of staff against phishing can also protect your business against other cyber attacks.
Cyber security can feel like a tricky subject to approach, especially from a non-technical background. One of the things we like to do is break down the barriers to understanding cyber security, in a simple and entertaining way.
Cyber Coach Security Awareness Training can turn your team into a security asset rather than a security risk. Your staff are often the last line of defence against a cyber attack and can mean the difference between an attack failing or succeeding. Providing training to your staff to support them in this demonstrates that you value them and recognise their importance to your business.
Do you want access to these security awareness training videos? Sign up with Cyber Coach today, and get your staff on the right training path for your business.
Cyber Coach training can be customised to meet the unique needs of your business, with a range of modules and topics available including Compliance focused training to meet the annual training requirements of any standards you might hold or be working towards, such as Cyber Essentials, Cyber Assurance, ISO 27001, or PCI-DSS.
To find out more – contact Bethany, our Cyber Coach product manager: bethany@cool-waters.co.uk