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Running a – tight ship<\/em> – is difficult, but it can be rewarding when you\u2019re able to steer your vessel in the right direction<\/strong> and get to your destination without any issues.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n But ask anyone who plays an important role in running an organization and they\u2019ll tell you, it\u2019s never that easy!<\/p>\r\n There are plenty of internal and external issues organizations will endure so along the way your team needs to have the knowledgebase to handle those matters with care.<\/strong> The biggest external threat likely to U.S. organizations, just behind extreme weather and natural disasters, is <\/span>cyberattacks<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n What do these top three threats have in common? Preparation and education are key to survival!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Cyberattacks have grown exponentially over the past few years. In fact, 60% of companies<\/strong> go out of business<\/strong> because they\u2019re<\/strong> unable to recover<\/strong> from one single cyberattack.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n The big question is, will they be able to recognize one when it presents itself?<\/span><\/p>\r\n Since cyberattacks exist in a variety of forms, it\u2019s understandable that teaching your employees how to distinguish each type and how to stop them is difficult. Driving home the value and seriousness of a cyber threat<\/strong> and how it impacts your organization is a great step toward reinforcing that sentiment.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Phishing<\/span>, for example, is considered one of the most common cyberattacks. It occurs over email and is the type of cyberattack your employees will likely contend with on a daily basis.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Phishing<\/strong> attempts have<\/strong> grown 65% in just the last year<\/strong>, while 76% of businesses reported being a victim of a phishing attack in 2017. And phishing is the least of it.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n What about malware or denial-of-service (Dos) attacks?<\/p>\r\n The list of potential threats goes on and on and on, which is why awareness is essential.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Assess the risk <\/span>that your particular industry faces (e.g. the finance and retail industries have a higher chance of being victims of cyberattacks)<\/strong> and determine if there are specific regulations you must follow.\u00a0 <\/span>After determining risk, start assembling specific training courses<\/strong>, videos<\/strong>, and documents<\/strong> that fit your organization\u2019s specific needs.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Some standard topics that should always be covered though are email protocol, how to create strong passwords<\/span>, and a bring-your-own-device policy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n Tailor your training to include real life examples<\/strong> that occur in your workplace and make it consistent for all your employees.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Everyone from entry level<\/em> positions to C-suite<\/em> employees should undergo the training without exception.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Ensure all of this information is being communicated properly. Whether it\u2019s through an email,<\/strong> employee handbook,<\/strong> or during the onboarding process,<\/strong> which will help align each member of your organization.<\/p>\r\n Repeat the training on a timely schedule to coincide with new cyber trends that you believe your employees should be aware of. And, ensure their cyber detection skills stay up-to-date.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n So now that your employees are aware of the types of cyber threats<\/strong> that exist and they\u2019ve received the proper training<\/strong>, what\u2019s next? <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Having your employees undergo a simulated exercise isn\u2019t unheard of.<\/p>\r\n In fact, many organizations have even started phishing their own employees as part of their cyber training toolkit<\/strong>. There are a variety of ways to phish your employees.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Consult with your IT department to have them create a temporary webserver and phish your employees through a fake email that leads them to a fake site, or work with an outside organization that provides a service to phish your employees. <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/newsite.payrollmedics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/SINKING-SHIP-1-246x300.jpg\")
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BEING AWARE OF CYBERSECURITY THREATS:<\/h2>\r\n
Your employees are the first line of defense against impending cyber threats.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/newsite.payrollmedics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/41_YnVzaW5lc3MwMDE-300x233.jpg\")
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With global spending for cybersecurity awareness training\u00a0expected to reach $10 billion by 2027,<\/span><\/strong> it showcases the willingness of organizations to allocate time<\/strong> and resources<\/strong> to make cybersecurity a priority<\/strong>. When it comes time to use those resources wisely, consider the following steps to make an effective cybersecurity training program.<\/p>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/newsite.payrollmedics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Depositphotos_69573287_XL-300x200.jpg\")
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Seeing how each employee does during your tests<\/span> and documenting<\/span> specific missteps will help you refine your cyber training. These test results will also help you deliver more targeted cyber education to all of your employees.<\/strong>
There is a wide range of tools and services you can use to enhance your cyber training<\/span> and they are easy to find through your existing relationships or using a little web research. These can help simplify implementing internal cyber newsletters<\/strong> or accessing a toolkit<\/span> if you need tips to help make your training content more engaging.<\/p>\r\n
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