8 essential steps for information security training
While fortifying an information security strategy, you need to be just as focused on what’s happening inside the environment as what’s coming in from the outside. To ensure your employees are an asset rather than a threat to cybersecurity, make the following strategies part of your infosec plan.
8 steps for information security training in higher education
1. Make annual security training mandatory
Set up training for all employees, making them aware of threats as they evolve and equipping them to respond.
2. Provide ongoing education
Utilize multiple channels for ongoing education about information security and continually reinforce its importance.
3. Partner with your communications team
To keep employees in the loop, work with your internal comms team to develop timely, compelling, and effective messaging.
4. Don’t just inform, demonstrate
Use real-life examples of cybersecurity threats to put employee knowledge into practice.
5. Develop a “security champions” program
Enlist passionate employees to model best practices, support campaigns, and raise awareness.
6. Observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Hold contests and events in October during Cybersecurity Awareness Month to incentivize engagement with infosec campaigns.
7. Bring in guest experts
Find experts in cybersecurity who are willing to engage employees in town halls or livestreams and share unique infosec stories.
8. Partner with human resources
HR can help incorporate best practices into policies and foster an organization-wide commitment to security.
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