Cross-Functional · Playbook · Intermediate · Saves 35+ hours
Security Awareness Training Program
A program for security awareness training.
What's included
- Training Strategy
- Training objectives
- Audience segmentation
- Delivery methods
- Success metrics
- Training Content
- Phishing awareness
- Password security
- Data handling
- Physical security
- Incident reporting
- Program Operations
- Training schedule
- Testing and assessment
- Tracking and reporting
- Continuous improvement
Best used when
- Launching security training
- Compliance requirements
- Reducing human error
- Building security culture
Why this is Gold
People are the biggest risk. This program creates security culture.
The template
The Template
SECURITY TRAINING
Training Program Structure
SECURITY AWARENESS PROGRAM
ONBOARDING TRAINING (All new hires):
☐ Security policy overview
☐ Acceptable use
☐ Phishing awareness
☐ Password security
☐ Incident reporting
Duration: 60 minutes
ANNUAL REFRESHER (All employees):
☐ Policy updates
☐ Threat landscape
☐ Phishing refresher
☐ New security initiatives
Duration: 30 minutes
ROLE-SPECIFIC (By function):
☐ Developers: Secure coding
☐ IT: System hardening
☐ Finance: Fraud awareness
☐ HR: Social engineering
Duration: 30-60 minutes
PHISHING SIMULATIONS:
Frequency: Monthly
Threshold: <10% click rate
Remediation: Additional training
Training Topics Checklist
TRAINING CONTENT
CORE TOPICS (Required):
☐ Phishing and social engineering
☐ Password security
☐ Data handling
☐ Physical security
☐ Incident reporting
☐ Remote work security
ADVANCED TOPICS (Role-based):
☐ Secure development
☐ Cloud security
☐ Vendor security
☐ Compliance requirements
Training Tracking
| Employee | Onboarding | Annual | Phishing Test | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☐ | ☐ | ☐ Pass ☐ Fail | ||
| ☐ | ☐ | ☐ Pass ☐ Fail | ||
| ☐ | ☐ | ☐ Pass ☐ Fail |
Training Metrics
| Metric | Target | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Completion rate | 100% | __% |
| Phishing click rate | <10% | __% |
| Training satisfaction | 4/5 | __/5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Security Awareness Training Program?
A program for security awareness training.
Who is the Security Awareness Training Program for?
It is built for Cross-Functionals and their teams working on Security & Compliance. The AI coach adapts it to your company, stage, and goals.
How long does the Security Awareness Training Program take to use?
It saves roughly 35+ hours versus building from scratch. Our AI coach can tailor the playbook to your situation in minutes, then hand you a step-by-step plan.
Is the Security Awareness Training Program free?
Yes. You can read the full playbook and start getting coached through it for free. Sign in to save your tailored version and track your next steps.
How does the AI coach help with the Security Awareness Training Program?
The coach teaches you the framework, asks a few questions about your business, tailors the playbook to you, and gives you measurable next steps to execute.