Need to Know: animated security awareness and training
Annual security awareness training might address compliance requirements, but it doesn’t build cybersecurity into the culture of your organization. To motivate lasting cybersecurity behavior change, you need a security awareness program that covers every major cybersecurity topic and also keeps employees engaged all year. The Need to Know series offers a 2-year training curriculum and a step-by-step guide to assembling a layered training program that will inspire your workforce to adopt effective cybersecurity habits.
Comprehensive and layered security awareness training
Get to know our help desk hero Anthony and his relatable coworkers as they explore the world of cybersecurity and learn to stay secure at work and at home. The Need to Know series covers each cybersecurity training topic recommended by NIST. This series includes a complete training curriculum and a step-by-step guide to assembling a layered training program that will inspire your workforce to adopt effective cybersecurity habits.
Our approach to an effective security awareness and training program
Program features and what's included
The program includes 2-year training sessions, each containing one live-action module and a ten-question assessment based on the module topic. Each session is supported by a dedicated PhishSim template battery (with a unique Education page), a poster, and an infographic.
Training campaign
24 animated training modules
Assign themed training modules covering the cybersecurity topics recommended by NIST.
12 assessments
Test employee knowledge and lesson retention with assessments for each core cybersecurity topic.
24 campaign notification emails
Notify employees of new training exercises using the same imagery, tone and style as the Need to Know training modules.
(Optional) additional training modules
Supplement Need to Know training with modules that cover specific industries, regulations or cybersecurity topics relevant to your organization.
Phishing simulations
36 phishing templates
Test employee behavior change with phishing templates simulating the topics and attacks covered in the training materials.
12 phishing education pages
Tie anti-phishing training to your awareness campaign with phishing education pages themed to our Just the Facts modules.
Reinforcement tools
12 posters
Hang posters in common areas and high-traffic locations to extend your campaign communication offline.
12 infographics
Take a closer look at each cybersecurity topic with topical data and visual examples.
Digital banners
Keep cybersecurity top of mind by adding themed digital banners to your intranet homepage or company newsletter.
Character image files
Add the Need to Know characters and series imagery to new or existing training materials to reinforce messaging.
Stakeholder presentation
Notify employees of new training exercises using the same imagery, tone and style as the Just the Facts training modules.
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YEAR ONE TRAINING SCHEDULE
Program session content
Month 1: Introduction
Start at the beginning as Anthony introduces you to our plan for what’s to come. Let’s talk about hackers, cybersecurity and why it pays to keep a good head on your shoulders. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module and campaign notifications
- Downloadable resources
Month 2: Phishing
Learn how to spot the bait as Anthony guides his friend Cecil through the dangers of phishing. Is this actually a very exciting email from the boss, or is it just another hacker’s trap? This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module, assessment and campaign notification
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 3: Password Security
A system is only as secure as its password. Join Anthony and Daryl as they face the challenges of creating a strong password…because security is not as easy as 1-2-3. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module, assessment and campaign notification
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 4: Safe Web Browsing
It’s a jungle in there. Explore the winding paths of the internet with Anthony and Cecil as they venture into thorny areas like fake browser warnings, HTTPS and dangerous URLs. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module, assessment and campaign notification
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 5: Mobile Security
Join Anthony and Ivana as they explore the ups and downs of phone security. What is encryption? What kind of damage could a stolen phone do? Learn how to take security with you wherever you go. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module, assessment and campaign notification
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 6: Social Engineering
Some hackers don’t need computers at all. Join Anthony and Erica in exploring the dirty business of social engineering — when all it takes is a lie to crack open a company. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module, assessment and campaign notification
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 7: Malware
Trojan horses, worms, RATs — There’s a whole animal kingdom of malware out there. Join Anthony and Fiona as they explore the best ways to keep malware from migrating into your system. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module, assessment and campaign notification
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 8: Physical Security
Anthony and his pal Harold talk physical security. Why do you secure everything (even the printer), and what could someone get by sneaking in? Here’s how not to leave security out in the cold. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module, assessment and campaign notification
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 9: Custom Session
Do you have additional industry or compliance requirements, custom training or topics you’d like to cover in greater depth? Maybe you’d like to run a seasonal training session to boost awareness or address a common attack your organization faces. Customize this training session to fit the unique training requirements at your organization. Search our content library.
Month 10: Working Remotely
Sometimes, trouble follows you home. Join in as Anthony and Ben explore the dangers of working remotely — from password cracks to malware attacks. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module, assessment and campaign notification
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 11: Removable Media
Can a thumb drive topple a company? It’s more likely than you think. Join Anthony and Harold as they check out the dangers of removable media — the good, the bait and the ugly. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module, assessment and campaign notification
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 12: Conclusion
Take a moment to relax and review what you’ve learned as Anthony takes you through a few simple cybersecurity principles. Congratulations on completing your training! This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module and campaign notification
Award-winning results
Need to Know training is recognized with 14 industry awards highlighting achievements in animation, video e-learning, motion design and more. Our series ensures all of your employees can enjoy high-quality content and training. That’s why Need to Know modules are built with accessibility in mind. Each module has Closed Captions (CC), an Audio Descriptive Track (ADT), and a downloadable PDF, allowing all employees to enjoy our awareness content in the format that fits them best.
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