Course Details

Security Awareness Program Development Training Course

INTRODUCTION

This essential training course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for mastering Security Awareness Program Development. Recognizing that human error remains a leading cause of security breaches, a well-designed and engaging security awareness program is paramount for building a resilient defense against cyber threats. This program equips participants with a systematic understanding of how to assess organizational needs, design targeted training content, select effective delivery methods, and measure the impact of their awareness initiatives. Participants will gain deep insights into transforming security from a technical concern into a shared organizational responsibility, fostering a security-conscious culture that empowers every employee to be a strong link in the security chain, all crucial for protecting sensitive information and mitigating risks.

Security Awareness Program Development Training Course is designed for IT security professionals, human resources personnel, compliance officers, and anyone tasked with educating employees on cybersecurity best practices. It moves beyond simply delivering information to empowering participants with the strategic and practical skills needed to create dynamic, relevant, and measurable security awareness programs that genuinely change behavior and significantly reduce an organization's susceptibility to human-exploiting cyberattacks.

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is specifically designed for professionals responsible for, or involved in, creating and managing security awareness initiatives within their organizations, including:

• Information Security Managers and Officers.
• Human Resources Professionals.
• Training and Development Specialists.
• Compliance Officers.
• IT Managers.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the importance and impact of effective security awareness programs.
• Conduct a needs assessment to tailor awareness content.
• Design engaging and relevant security awareness training materials.
• Select appropriate delivery methods for different audiences.
• Measure the effectiveness and ROI of security awareness initiatives.

MODULES

Module 1: The Imperative of Security Awareness

• Define Security Awareness and its role in a holistic security strategy.
• Understand why human error remains a leading cause of breaches.
• Discuss the business benefits and ROI of a strong security awareness program.
• Explore the legal and regulatory drivers for security awareness (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Examine common human-centric attacks (e.g., phishing, social engineering, ransomware).

Module 2: Assessing Organizational Needs and Audience Profiling

• Understand how to conduct a security awareness needs assessment.
• Discuss identifying key risks and vulnerabilities specific to the organization.
• Explore techniques for profiling different employee groups (e.g., executives, IT, sales, remote workers).
• Examine current security knowledge gaps and behavioral weaknesses.
• Learn about leveraging security metrics and past incident data to inform needs.

Module 3: Designing Engaging Content and Learning Objectives

• Understand the principles of adult learning and effective communication.
• Discuss how to develop clear, concise, and actionable learning objectives.
• Explore strategies for creating compelling and relevant content (e.g., relatable scenarios, storytelling).
• Examine the balance between technical detail and digestible information.
• Learn about designing module topics and learning pathways.

Module 4: Content Development for Key Security Topics

• Develop content for Phishing and Social Engineering awareness.
• Create modules for Password Security and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Design training on Data Handling and Classification.
• Build content for Secure Browse and Email Habits.
• Explore topics like Clean Desk Policy, Physical Security, and Mobile Device Security.

Module 5: Selecting Effective Delivery Methods

• Understand various delivery methods for security awareness training.
• Discuss the pros and cons of e-learning platforms, interactive workshops, and live presentations.
• Explore the use of simulated phishing attacks and gamification.
• Examine the role of short-form content (e.g., videos, posters, newsletters, infographics).
• Learn about tailoring delivery to different learning styles and organizational cultures.

Module 6: Program Implementation and Launch

• Understand the steps to plan and launch a security awareness program.
• Discuss strategies for gaining executive buy-in and sponsorship.
• Explore communication plans for program rollout and ongoing engagement.
• Examine the importance of clear roles and responsibilities for program management.
• Learn about integrating awareness into new employee onboarding.

Module 7: Measuring Program Effectiveness and ROI

• Understand the importance of measuring the impact of security awareness programs.
• Discuss various metrics for success (e.g., phishing click-through rates, incident reduction, survey results).
• Explore methods for collecting and analyzing data on employee behavior.
• Examine how to calculate the Return on Investment (ROI) for security awareness.
• Learn about continuous feedback loops and program refinement.

Module 8: Program Maintenance and Continuous Improvement

• Understand the need for ongoing maintenance and refresh of security awareness content.
• Discuss strategies for keeping content current with evolving threats.
• Explore methods for addressing new vulnerabilities and technologies.
• Examine how to foster a culture of security champions and advocates.
• Learn about adapting the program based on organizational changes and threat intelligence.

CERTIFICATION

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com