From the course: SSCP Cert Prep: 1 Security Operations and Administration
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Security awareness and training
From the course: SSCP Cert Prep: 1 Security Operations and Administration
Security awareness and training
- [Instructor] Security depends upon the behavior of individuals. An intentional or accidental misstep by a single user can completely undermine many security controls, exposing an organization to unacceptable levels of risk. Security training programs help protect organizations against these risks. In particular, they help educate users about how they can avoid falling victim to social engineering and phishing attacks. Security education programs include two important components. Security training provides users with the detailed information that they need to protect the organization's security. Security training may use a variety of delivery techniques, but the bottom line goal is to impart knowledge. Security training takes time and attention from students. Security awareness is meant to remind employees about the security lessons that they've already learned. Unlike security training, awareness doesn't require a…