Employees are the most important link in protecting sensitive data. The consequences of a wrong click in an email, a lost USB stick, or an administrative error can be disastrous. Privacy and security awareness is an important tool for managing this risk. Train your employees periodically and continuously on how they can protect the organization and its data. This will keep them up to date on the latest threats.
Acknowledge's privacy and security awareness platform combines the expertise of our security consultants with the best training resources on the market. We find the most suitable approach for every organization. From e-learning to workshops and from phishing simulations to periodic reports. Invest in training, technology, and a culture of security. This is how organizations protect themselves and their customers against the ever-changing threats of the digital world.
It is clear that privacy and security awareness are not one-time actions, but an ongoing process that must be an integral part of the corporate culture.
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Compliance with laws and regulations and trust from customers and partners.
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Employees are the first line of defense against cyber threats.
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Interactive workshop, e-learning platform, phishing simulations and reporting tool.
Privacy and security awareness revolves around increasing employee awareness and behavior regarding information security. Because 80 to 90 percent of security incidents are caused by human error, awareness is a crucial layer of security within any organization.
The NIS2 Directive requires organizations to actively invest in awareness and training. Employees must be able to recognize risks, handle data securely, and identify phishing or social engineering. This helps to reduce risks and supports legal obligations.
Organizations can raise awareness by:
– Regular training and e-learning courses
– Phishing simulations
– Clear policy communication
– Repeated tips and campaigns (such as Security Awareness Month)
– Periodic security assessments to measure risks and behavior
Acknowledge offers both assessments and awareness programs for this purpose.
A good program ensures:
– Fewer incidents caused by human error.
– More reports of suspicious situations.
– More conscious use of passwords, applications, and data.
– Better compliance with GDPR, NIS2, and internal policies.
– Long-term higher digital resilience within the organization.