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Why
Employee
Education is
Critical for
Cybersecurity
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Employees are often the

first line of defense
Despite the prevalence of advanced cybersecurity
technologies, employees are often the first line of
defense against cyber attacks. For example, an
employee might receive an email that looks
legitimate but is a phishing email designed to steal
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their login credentials or infect their computer with

malware.

If that employee has yet to be trained to recognize

and report suspicious emails, they may unwittingly
open the email and compromise their security and
the businesses.

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Cybersecurity is everyone's
responsibility
Cybersecurity isn't just the responsibility of the IT
department or the security team - it's everyone's
responsibility.

Employees at all levels of the organization must be

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educated on cybersecurity best practices and

given the tools they need to protect themselves
and the business.

By instilling a cybersecurity awareness and

responsibility culture, businesses can significantly
reduce their risk of a successful cyber attack.

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Employee education can

prevent costly data breaches

Data breaches can be costly in terms of both

financial and reputational damage. According to
a study by IBM, the average data breach cost in
2020 was $3.86 million.

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By investing in employee education and training,

businesses can reduce the risk of a data breach
and avoid the associated costs. By educating
employees on best practices for data protection,
such as password management and secure file
sharing, businesses can significantly reduce their
risk of a successful cyber attack.

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Compliance regulations
require employee education

Many compliance regulations, such as HIPAA and

PCI DSS, require businesses to provide
cybersecurity education and training to their
employees.

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You must meet these requirements to avoid hefty

fines and other penalties.

By investing in employee education, businesses

can meet their compliance obligations and
ensure their employees are well-equipped to
protect sensitive data and prevent cyber attacks.

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Employee education can

improve overall cybersecurity
posture
Businesses can improve their cybersecurity
posture by investing in employee education and
training. By educating employees on best
practices for cybersecurity, businesses can reduce
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the likelihood of successful cyber attacks and

improve their ability to respond to and recover
from cyber incidents. This can help businesses to
maintain business continuity and minimize the
impact of cyber attacks on their operations.

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