Employees are cited as the weak link in cybersecurity. Verizon’s “2023 Data Breach Investigations Report” found that 74% of all breaches include the human element, from human error to credential theft. social engineering.
Insider threats, whether accidental or malicious, can cause enormous financial and reputational damage. The good news is that employees can also be an organization’s first line of defense – if they receive the proper training.
Tools like data loss prevention, firewalls, and email filters can alleviate the symptoms of insider threats, but they do nothing to address the root cause. To prevent user-initiated incidents, IT managers must create and implement a Comprehensive and consistent security awareness training program.
The following security awareness training quiz contains questions and answers designed to test and reinforce understanding of information security fundamentals. By taking this quiz, gain a foundation of cybersecurity knowledge and discover areas where employees need additional training.
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