Cybersecurity is foundational to the health and success of any business. It’s easy to get complacent, to think that an attack and data loss will never happen to you, but cyber criminals are becoming more savvy and harder to detect.
Cybercriminals are always at the forefront of technology, adapting and evolving to use new technologies for malicious intent seemingly as soon as they are created. This constant evolution means that they are able to increase the complexity and scale of their operations, making it crucial for businesses to stay vigilant.
Why You May be Vulnerable
Many small or independent businesses often lack the resources or staff to manage cybersecurity effectively. Technology budgets are usually tight and get allocated to more pressing hardware and software needs (learn our #1 trick for keeping up to date). And unless your business is cybersecurity, you hired your staff for strengths and skillsets other than their ability to spot threats.
Human Error: the Biggest Cybersecurity Risk
Having strong defenses in place is critical to keeping your company, data, and customers safe. An often overlooked aspect of cybersecurity is the human factor.
Most breaches stem from human mistakes, meaning your staff is the gateway to most cyber threats. The odds that one of them is acting nefariously are small, but the odds that someone is reusing the same weak password over and over, connecting to insecure Wi-Fi, or downloading unauthorized software are much larger.
Insufficient or outdated training and the everyday deadlines and stressors of the workplace can lead to simple errors that open the door to devastating attacks. Because of this, regular and ongoing training on the most current threats is not just important, but critical for the safety of your business.
Meet KnowBe4
One of the training platforms we recommend at FSA is KnowBe4. This online training platform provides security awareness training, simulated tests on threats, and reporting on your company’s risk levels. KnowBe4 is cost-effective and easy to implement without putting added work on your existing IT team.
Drawing inspiration from our East Liberty neighbors, Duolingo, KnowBe4’s training is user-friendly and behavioral-focused. People learn best by doing, and putting your staff in real-life situations keeps them engaged and alert. This keeps the information more front-of-mind than simply reading or watching a presentation or video.
Getting Started with KnowBe4
As a KnowBE4 partner, FSA can help you get started. Often, we start with some pre-training testing to understand your company’s baseline knowledge of modern threats. We then develop customized training modules based on specifics like your industry and company size. This learning is reinforced with regular refreshers, ongoing microlearning opportunities, and real-time simulations.
Firewalls and spam filters are essential, but the most successful cybersecurity strategy is human-centered. Your staff is your most significant risk but also your strongest defense. Don’t wait until after an attack to implement the training that could have stopped it in the first place.
Contact FSA Consulting today to learn more about KnowBe4 and see if it is right for your team.