Your security tools can be perfect – EDR on every machine, firewalls properly configured, email filtering tuned. But if someone on your team clicks a phishing link and enters their password, none of that matters. People are the vulnerability that technology alone can’t patch.
That’s why security awareness training isn’t optional – it’s a core security control.
What Our Training Program Includes
Phishing Simulations
We send realistic fake phishing emails to your team on a regular schedule. Not obvious spam – convincing emails that mimic real threats: fake invoice notifications, password reset requests, shipping alerts, messages from “the CEO.”
When someone clicks:
- They immediately see an educational page explaining what they missed
- No public shaming – it’s a learning moment, not a punishment
- Repeat clickers get additional targeted training
- Results are tracked over time – you see your team getting better
Security Awareness Modules
Short, practical training covering:
- Identifying phishing emails (red flags to look for)
- Password best practices (and why password managers matter)
- Physical security (locking screens, visitor policies, clean desk)
- Social engineering tactics (pretexting, tailgating, pretending to be IT)
- Safe web browsing and download practices
- What to do if you think you’ve been compromised (call us immediately)
New Employee Security Onboarding
Every new hire gets security training as part of their first week – before they have a chance to develop bad habits. Covers your specific policies, how to report suspicious activity, and the basics of the threats they’ll face.
Why It Works
Businesses that run regular phishing simulations see phishing click rates drop from 30-40% (untrained) to under 5% within 6 months. That’s a massive reduction in your #1 attack vector for a minimal time investment per employee.
Compliance Value
- SOC 2 – Requires security awareness training program with evidence
- CMMC – AT.2.056 requires security awareness training
- HIPAA – Requires workforce training on security policies and procedures
- ISO 27001 – A.7.2.2 requires information security awareness
- Cyber insurance – Increasingly requires evidence of training programs
All training completion is documented – names, dates, scores. When an auditor or insurer asks “do you train your employees on security?” the answer is yes, with proof.
Need IT help? Seashore IT provides managed IT for businesses with 5-250 computers across the Western US. Flat monthly rate, 30-60 minute response, 24x7x365. Call (833) 997-6886 or email info@seashoreit.com.
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