Cybersecurity training is like going to the dentist. We know it’s necessary for our own good and we appreciate the results. But the process itself? It can range from tedious to uncomfortable to feeling like we’re pulling teeth. (And that’s as far as we’re willing to go with this analogy.)
Yet the fact that cybersecurity training is not a favorite training subject, or even a top priority for most employees, can have serious consequences. Because unlike going to the dentist which is a passive experience, cybersecurity training for employees is an active experience — as all training should be in order to have an impact. When people are bored, confused, or overwhelmed, they tend to check out. And that’s when mistakes happen.
According to the latest TalentLMS survey regarding the state of cybersecurity training, 61% of employees who took cybersecurity training failed a basic test. This is not great. It basically means that more than half of your team members can inadvertently expose your company to security risks.
Tags: Instructional Design • Learner Engagement • Online training