Corporate, academic, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) face diverse cybersecurity threats that can compromise data integrity, disrupt operations, and damage reputations.
CFISA’s cybersecurity training makes it easy to educate your employees on proper computer security and data security behavior.
why is security training necessary?
Cybersecurity is crucial for corporate, academic, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for several reasons:
- For Corporations. Cybersecurity safeguards intellectual property, financial data, and customer information from threats like data breaches, ransomware, and corporate espionage. A strong security posture helps avoid financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties.
- In Academic Institutions. Cybersecurity is vital to protect research data, student and staff personal information, and educational resources. Schools and universities are often targeted by cybercriminals due to their open networks and valuable research, making robust security measures essential.
- For NGOs. Cybersecurity ensures the safety of donor information, financial transactions, and sensitive data related to beneficiaries and field operations. Many NGOs work in politically sensitive environments or with vulnerable populations, making them targets for cyberattacks by malicious actors or authoritarian regimes.
- Minimize Human Error. Human error is one of the leading causes of cybersecurity incidents. Training educates employees about best practices, such as recognizing phishing emails, using strong passwords, and avoiding suspicious links, thereby reducing vulnerabilities.
- Enable Rapid Incident Response. Well-trained staff are better prepared to respond quickly to cyber incidents, minimizing damage and downtime. Training teaches employees how to report incidents and follow established protocols during a cyber crisis.
- Adapt to Evolving Technology. With the increasing adoption of new technologies like cloud computing, IoT, and AI, employees need continuous training to understand and mitigate the cybersecurity risks associated with these advancements.
- Encourage a Cybersecurity Culture. Regular training fosters a culture of cybersecurity awareness across all levels of government. When employees view cybersecurity as a shared responsibility, agencies are better positioned to defend against threats.
By investing in cybersecurity training, corporate, academic, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can significantly reduce risks, safeguard critical systems, and ensure the continuity of their operations.
Certified by the Texas DIR Five Years Running
CFISA’s Security Awareness Training Level II course has been certified for employee training in Texas by the Texas Department of Information Resources since 2020.
About CFISA Founder
CEO and Founder Michael Levin is a former Secret Service Agent and Deputy Director of the National Cyber Security Division of the Department of Homeland Security.
His entire career–over 30 years in public service and law enforcement–has been spent actively investigating cyber crime and hackers.
Are you ready to train your employees to protect your Corporate, academic, and customer data?
CFISA Training Advantages
- CFISA’s unique approach to security awareness training is to blend security best practices and customer-specific security policies with behavioral psychology, compelling storytelling, and rich interactive media.
- All lessons provide common sense explanations of the reasons behind the policies and procedures, increasing employee buy-in.
- Our training focuses on ways to improve employee security awareness and related behavior so that security policies are understood and embraced.
- CFISA’s certification process allows agencies, during a compliance audit, to provide dated evidence that their employees have successfully completed the course. Every certificate contains a unique ID and is date stamped when assigned to an individual user upon course completion.
- All eLearning training courses are designed to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Section 508.