“Employee training” gets mentioned a lot in IT, but what does that really look like in practice? It is more than a once-a-year slideshow.
💡 Good security training does three things:
Keeps it short and regular: 5 to 10 minute sessions or quick refreshers instead of a long, forgettable webinar.
Uses real examples: phishing emails, fake login pages, and scams that look like what your team actually sees day to day.
Includes practice: safe phishing tests and simple “what would you do?” scenarios so people build habits, not just pass a quiz.
👀 What employees should be trained to spot:
Unexpected “urgent” emails or messages, especially about payments, HR issues, or password resets.
Sender details that do not quite match the real company or person.
Links that go to strange or slightly misspelled websites.
Attachments they were not expecting, like invoices, ZIP files, or “voicemail” messages.
Surprise prompts to enter passwords, MFA codes, or install software.
When training is specific and repeated, employees stop being the “weakest link” and become an active part of your security.
If you would like help building practical security awareness training for your team, not just a check-the-box course, reach out to Bernie Orglmeister at support@skyviewtek.com or call 610 590 5006. ☎️