Just the Facts: candid security awareness and training
Want to deliver straightforward security awareness and training that cuts through the noise and gives every employee the knowledge they need to keep themselves and your organization secure? Deliver Just the Facts. Just the Facts is our 2-year cybersecurity awareness program that provides your teams with the step-by-step guidance they need to keep themselves, their data, and your organization safe from cyber criminals.
Impactful security awareness training without the noise
The core of this program is our award-winning series of instructional modules. Hosted by cybersecurity expert Keatron Evans and his team, Just the Facts covers the key cybersecurity topics recommended by The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Each module explores one common threat vector and provides step-by-step instructions on how to recognize and defend against such a threat. Training modules are brief and informative to give your employees impactful and actionable takeaways after every lesson they can apply at work and home.
Our approach to an effective security awareness and training program
Program features and what's included
The program includes twelve 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 live-action training modules
Assign themed training modules covering the cybersecurity topics recommended by NIST.
24 assessments
Test employee knowledge and lesson retention with assessments for each core cybersecurity topic.
Phishing simulations
56 phishing templates
Watch employee behavior change with phishing templates simulating the topics and attacks covered in the training materials.
24 phishing education pages
Tie anti-phishing training to your awareness campaign with phishing education pages themed to our Just the Facts modules.
Reinforcement tools
23 posters
Hang posters in common areas and high traffic locations to extend your campaign communication offline.
23 infographics
Take a closer look at each cybersecurity topic with topical data and visual examples.
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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Infosec IQ's SCORM-as-a-Service
Traditional SCORM packages contain a single, static training module that must be manually replaced after each update. SCORM as a Service training modules stream directly from Infosec IQ, ensuring your LMS always delivers the most recent version of each training module.
Infosec IQ SCORM packages are available in multiple languages for instant download from the AwareEd™ content library, meaning you can upload the security training you need to your LMS when you need it. Speak with a representative to learn more or register for an account to explore Infosec IQ.
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year one training schedule
Program session content
Month 1: Malware
Malware can hide in almost any website, email or app. In this session, learn what malware is, how it gets into your computer and how to prevent it. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module and assessment
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 2: Mobile Security
With smartphones and laptops, you can take work anywhere. But how do you keep your device safe? This session highlights the steps you can take to secure both your device and your data. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module and assessment
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 3: Safe Web Browsing
The internet is full of malicious websites designed to trick you. This session identifies the most common warning signs and details how to stay safe when exploring the web. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module and assessment
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 4: Phishing
Phishing emails disguise themselves as legitimate messages. So, how do you tell which ones are real and which ones are malicious? This session covers the most common phishing attacks and how you can identify them. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module and assessment
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 5: Removable Media
USB drives are small, portable and convenient … but they also pose a big security risk. This session highlights the risks of using unencrypted media, as well as the dangers of found media. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module and assessment
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 6: Public Wi-Fi
You just connected to a public Wi-Fi network, but is it real or fake? Even if it is real, is it safe? In this session, learn how to use public Wi-Fi safely. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module and assessment
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 7: Password Security
Passwords are the key to your entire digital life. This session will teach you the most current techniques to help you create and maintain strong passphrases. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module and assessment
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 8: Social Engineering
Social engineering doesn’t rely on a computer’s weakness. It relies on human kindness. This session identifies the most common ways social engineers manipulate you into giving them information — and what you can do to stop them. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module and assessment
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 9: Working Remotely
Today, more people than ever are working from home. But just because it’s easy, that doesn’t mean it’s safe. In this session, learn how to set up and secure your remote workspace. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module and assessment
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 10: Ransomware
Your computer is locked. Your data is being held captive. What do you do? This session shows you how to deal with a ransomware attack and the steps you can take to avoid them in the future. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module and assessment
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 11: Physical Security
Good cybersecurity doesn’t work if someone can walk in and steal your computer. In this session, learn how to secure your physical environment as well as your digital devices. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module and assessment
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Month 12: Data Privacy
Revealing someone’s personal data, even accidentally, may violate numerous laws and result in huge fines. This session will show you how to properly identify, handle and protect sensitive data in your possession. This session includes:
- AwareEd™ module and assessment
- Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
- PhishSim templates and education page
Engaging training that positively impacts learner behaviors
Source: Infosec IQ customer usage and survey data
Award-winning results
Just the Facts training is a gold winner in the Muse Creative Awards for educational video and ensures all of your employees can enjoy high-quality content and training. That’s why Just the Facts 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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