If you’re not doing your business online, you’re missing out. The flip side of this is that, in this day and age, every business needs to be aware of cybersecurity. It is no longer the case that only the big companies need to have cybersecurity experts and policies in place. Even small businesses need to be aware of cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the biggest one is your employees. To counteract this, you need to give your employees regular cybersecurity training.

How Are Employees A Vulnerability?

Your staff makes your company run, but they are also the most common route for cybersecurity issues. Everything from downloading free software to using an unknown flash drive can pose a security risk for your company. Good cyber security training will teach them about these issues, as well as the importance of strong passwords and backing up data regularly, and other topics. This training is a must for new employees, but it is also important to give current employees refreshers from time to time.  By teaching them not just what the policy is but why it is there, you can help ensure better compliance and therefore, better security.

Fewer Breaches

Trained employees are less likely to do things that pose a cybersecurity threat to your systems. When you pair proper training with strict policy enforcement, you can help decrease the chance for significant security breaches. This will not only keep you and your clients’ sensitive information secure. It will also reduce the likelihood of lawsuits and security audits that stem from major breaches.

Save Money

There is truth to the old saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Cybersecurity prevention is a better investment than cleanup. There are costs associated with doing regular training like these, but the cost of repairing company assets and your reputation will be more. Additionally, trained employees may be able to spot the signs of a cyber attack or issue earlier than it would be caught otherwise and limit the damage.

Increase Confidence

Providing regular cyber security training for your employees will improve their confidence in their own abilities. More often than not as technology advances, most employees are left to figure it out on their own. When you train employees on how to handle common issues, you empower them to keep the company safe. Employees aren’t the only ones who will have more confidence thanks to your training; so will your customers! Your customers will be more comfortable supplying their information with you when you clearly have good practices in place and a history of very few breaches.

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