The Evolving Threat Landscape
Perimeter systems have been hardened over the years through consistent security patching, in direct response to increasing scrutiny. As a result, hackers no longer view the perimeter as low-hanging fruit. Instead, they have shifted their focus to softer targets—corporate end users.
Employees are now the primary targets of cybercriminals attempting to infiltrate critical business systems. These attackers use tactics such as impersonating authorized company members (social engineering), sending deceptive emails (phishing), or stealing session tokens through public Wi-Fi hotspots and in homes where less-secure devices coexist with corporate laptops.
Why Cybersecurity Awareness is Essential
To counter these evolving threats, Falcon IT Services offers a comprehensive cybersecurity training program for our clients. The training is designed to equip users with critical knowledge in three key areas of cybercrime:
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Physical Security
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Phishing
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Social Engineering
This program goes beyond basic “check-the-box” training intended to satisfy insurance and regulatory requirements. Our courseware tests employees, evaluates their level of cyber awareness, and offers additional recommendations based on a holistic approach.
Our SOC (Security Operations Center) and help desk support teams are closely integrated into the process, helping identify users who may need further training to enhance their cyber awareness skills.
The Problem with Automated, Surface-Level Training
Many online automated tests are designed to be easy to pass, sometimes even trickable, with the primary aim of creating a false sense of security. These tests may appear sufficient to auditors or insurers, but they do little to safeguard your organization from real-world cyber threats. They often assume users lack cognitive awareness, which undermines the true purpose of training.
For this reason, our cyber training program is challenging. It’s designed to ensure that your employees genuinely understand and apply critical cybersecurity principles, rather than just passing a test.
What Makes Our Program Different
Hackers are constantly evolving their tactics, but the core principles of cybersecurity often remain the same. To stay ahead of these threats, your employees need to:
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Understand core principles of cybersecurity.
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Apply these principles across a variety of scenarios.
Our program teaches this crucial ability. We don’t just give employees the tools to memorize information—we teach them how to think critically and act effectively when faced with cyber threats.
The Exam Process: Thorough, Proctored, and Reliable
To pass the exam, employees will need to:
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Pay close attention to the materials.
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Study thoroughly.
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Engage in critical thinking to apply the knowledge to real-world scenarios.
The exam is not just a multiple-choice quiz—it’s designed to challenge your team’s understanding. The answers are not simply found in the videos, and memorizing bullet points won’t help them succeed. To ensure integrity, the online exam is proctored by humans, reducing the risk of cheating.
The End Result: Strengthening Your Cybersecurity Culture
The result of our training program is a workforce that is cyber-aware, capable of identifying and responding to real threats. This program not only ensures compliance but also fosters a culture of security within your organization, helping to minimize your overall cybersecurity risk.
By equipping your personnel with the necessary skills, we help turn them into a strong link in your organization’s cybersecurity chain.