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Security Awareness

Protect the weakest point in the organization.

Interesting data

21% of Internet users have been victims of an account hack.

Why are more and more companies allocating more budget to cybersecurity awareness?

Human error is involved in more than 90% of cybersecurity incidents. Security awareness training helps minimize risk, thereby preventing loss of data, money, or brand reputation. An effective awareness training program addresses cybersecurity mistakes employees can make when using email, the web, and in the physical world, such as tailgating or improperly disposing of documents.

94

of malware in 2019 was delivered via email.

62

of companies in 2018 suffered phishing attacks.

48

of the malicious email attachments are Microsoft Office files.

Topics to review in each awareness-raising session.

Tests are carried out periodically to keep the content up to date for its users and to reflect security threats.
The content is also updated according to current trends.

Phishing

Teaching employees how to recognize and handle potential phishing emails.

Passwords

Including instructions on how to use strong passwords and avoid personal passwords.

Privacy

With instructions on how to protect the confidential data of customers, partners, other employees and the company.

Compliance

Covering HIPAA, PCI and GDPR compliance.

Internal threats

Including employees on how to recognize threats that may come from within the organization.

CEO Fraud

Showing employees how attackers can impersonate an executive to defraud the company.

Data in motion

Empowering employees to understand how vulnerable data in motion is and how they can protect it.

Physical information

Helping employees understand how to best protect paper, desktops, and computer/smartphone screens.

Companies that suffered million-dollar losses due to phishing attacks

Facebook and Google

Both were defrauded of over $100 million between 2013 and 2015 through an elaborate fraudulent invoice scam.

Crelan bank

Belgian Bank Scammed Out of $75.8MM USD in CEO FRAUD.

Ubiquiti Networks

The famous US computer networking company, did not know until it was informed by the FBI that $46.7 MM USD, almost 10% of the company's cash flow, had been stolen from it through CEO FRAUD emails.

FACC

An Austrian aerospace parts manufacturer was scammed out of $61MM USD in yet another CEO FRAUD.

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FAQ

How to ensure that the content is understood?

The training is conducted in a way that students find entertaining and dynamic, showing real-life examples.

How often should awareness training programs be conducted?

Learners are much less likely to retain information if a topic requires a lot of time.
The training offered by Root View consists of small modules that do not overwhelm learners and with a dynamic that keeps them entertained.

How long does a cybersecurity awareness plan take?

The time required to create an IT security awareness program depends on the technology and methodology chosen.

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