Security awareness training is a structured programme of periodic education designed to equip employees with the knowledge and skills to recognise and respond appropriately to security threats. Topics typically include phishing recognition, password hygiene, social engineering tactics, data handling procedures and incident reporting. Effective programmes go beyond annual compliance tick-boxes and incorporate ongoing reinforcement through simulations and micro-learning modules.
Human error remains one of the leading causes of security breaches, making awareness training a critical control in any security framework. Organisations subject to ISO 27001, SOC 2 or GDPR are expected to demonstrate that employees receive regular, role-appropriate training and that the programme's effectiveness is measured and improved over time.