Organizations tend to invest in training for their employees in several areas, including job responsibilities as well as company policies, HR processes, and safety. Growing in commonality is offering cybersecurity and email security training for employees to keep them, their personal information, and company information secure throughout their employment. Most working adults know how to send and receive emails, browse the internet, and utilize mobile and desktop applications for everyday tasks. So, why the need to invest in training in these areas? There are several benefits of offering email security training within an organization.

 

Protection Against Cyber Attacks

Likely the biggest benefit of offering email security training within an organization is the added layer of protection it adds against potential cyber threats. These types of training provide valuable insight for employees when it comes to what to look out for as they work which might leave them (and the company) vulnerable to an attack.

Threats include phishing scams and other malware that can infect an organization’s information or devices. Cyber attackers don’t just target larger corporations with these scams. They commonly target small businesses with fewer resources in their IT department – and often, more vulnerable infrastructures.

Effective email security training offers an engaging and hands-on approach, so employees both enjoy the experience and leave having run through the motions themselves for better retention.

 

Greater Visibility over Organizational Security 

Often, businesses (and their owners) aren’t aware of all of the potential cybersecurity threats currently out there or any vulnerabilities in their IT infrastructure that make them probable victims. Cybersecurity training also involves a deep, comprehensive analysis of an organization or team’s IT infrastructure, the devices within that, and potential areas of weakness when it comes to security.

IT experts, skilled at identifying and mitigating cyber threats, can investigate the IT function of an organization and provide detailed analytics of security within that – pinpointing any weak areas and offering suggestions on how to best improve them. Cyber security is an ongoing effort, and just because you’re strongly protected now doesn’t mean that will be the case in 6 months. So, cybersecurity training is something that should be regularly scheduled within an organization as well.

 

Individualized Plans for Improvement

An organization’s protection against cyber threats is only as strong as its weakest individual in the area. One click on a malicious link is all it takes in some cases for hackers to wreak havoc on a company’s devices, information, or network. Along with an initial company-wide “report card,” a solid email security training partner should track each employee’s knowledge and understanding of cyber threats and how to avoid them. Creating personalized timelines for growth and improvement as well as supporting that growth with regular training opportunities better guarantees that the organization is protected moving forward. The ongoing training is a must, as cyber threats continue to evolve and become more sophisticated with each passing year.

 

Local IT Partners in Jacksonville and Gainesville

When it comes to helping small and mid-sized organizations tighten up their cybersecurity and maintain safe and secure infrastructures, the team at Kustura Technologies has been leading the way since 1999. While specializing in managed IT services, Kustura also offers a wide variety of IT services and solutions – including disaster preparation, networking services, and cybersecurity and email security training.

Firewalls and other security measures are a smart part of any IT management plan. However, organizations must supplement these efforts with properly training staff on cybersecurity and how to avoid falling into the trap of a cyber attack. Some large organizations have the IT personnel and expertise in-house to facilitate this training. For smaller companies – it makes sense to partner with a local team of cybersecurity experts. Kustura’s email security training is comprehensive, designed this way to ensure all staff members leave with a solid understanding of cyber safety and the importance of being diligent in avoiding potential scams.  

Training includes realistic phishing email simulations – where employees learn how well they can identify a potential scam, learning what to look for in the process. From there, we offer interactive anti-phishing training – complete with modules, videos, games, and other interactive elements. Upon completion, each employee leaves with a personal timeline for growth and improvement to make tracking that effort simple.

Our training extends beyond the individual as well. In fact, email security training from Kustura Technologies also includes:

• Detailed Security Analytics: Identifying vulnerabilities is the first step to resolving them. Kustura can pinpoint any weak areas and offer recommendations on how to improve in those areas.
• Domain Spoof Testing: Maintaining a secure web domain is crucial for both website and email security within an organization. Kustura can test a domain and the protection it has in place against cyber attacks and scams.
• Email Security Assessment: It takes both well-trained users and a secure email system to fully protect against cyber attacks. Kustura can analyze your email security, providing enterprise tracking and management reports as well. 

Heading into 2023, it’s time to consider goals for the new year. With the frequency and severity of cyber attacks seeming to grow each year, protection against these attacks should rank pretty highly on any business owner’s list. If you’d like to discuss how to better protect your organization or discuss options for company-wide training, the team at Kustura Technologies is here to help.  Contact us today to tighten up your cybersecurity!