Building a Security-Aware Culture

Technology Alone Cannot Protect You The strongest firewall cannot stop an employee from clicking a malicious link. Culture is your ultimate defense. Program Components Onboarding training sets expectations. Regular refreshers reinforce learning. Simulated attacks test readiness. Metrics track improvement. Making Training Stick Keep sessions short and engaging. Use real examples from your industry. Make it relevant to personal security too. Test knowledge retention. Security Champions Identify interested employees for advanced training. They become peer resources and advocates. Champions embed security in their departments. ...

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · David Gomez

How to Train Your Team to Recognize Phishing Attacks

Your Employees Are Your First Line of Defense 91% of cyberattacks start with a phishing email. Your team needs to know what to look for. Why Phishing Works Phishing exploits human psychology—urgency, fear, curiosity, and authority. Technical defenses help, but educated users are essential. Red Flags to Watch For Urgency Tactics “Your account will be closed in 24 hours” “Immediate action required” “Unauthorized access detected” Suspicious Sender Details Mismatched display names and email addresses Slight misspellings of legitimate domains Generic greetings instead of your name Request Red Flags Requests for passwords or sensitive data Unexpected attachments Links that do not match the claimed destination Building a Training Program Monthly Simulations Send fake phishing emails to test awareness. Track who clicks and provide immediate training. ...

February 23, 2025 · 2 min · David Gomez