Having an effective security team is just one part of the cyber security equation. Every person within the organization should be knowledgeable and informed about the latest security threats. Comprehensive security training throughout the entire IT staffing structure enhances the IT security team’s ability to effectively identify and contain potential threats.

Back to Basics

A security team is only as good as the people who rely on it. If the IT staff isn’t aware of the security risks that exist within their control, then it becomes difficult for IT security to effectively perform their duties.

Instilling the fundamentals of computer security is critical for making each employee aware of the technological risks that currently exist, even among employees who may have a considerable amount of computer experience. Creating foundational courses for regular IT staff can help them become more aware and more proactive when it comes to identifying and mitigating security risks.

Learning Skills Instead of Products

There’s a tendency among IT professionals to study specific vendors or products within an IT environment instead of learning the skills that could help them across multiple products and scenarios. This can leave IT professionals at a distinct disadvantage in situations where certain knowledge and skills are simply unavailable or can’t be applied to a particular problem.

Intermediate courses that focus on evergreen security concepts and techniques can help IT professionals bridge knowledge and information gaps in their security training. These skills can be used throughout multiple environments instead of being limited to a particular product or vendor.

Specialist Training for Risk Mitigation from Start to Finish

Developing and implementing a solid security strategy relies on IT professionals cultivating in-depth knowledge and capabilities to tackle potential threats head-on. An advanced course taught by a certified security expert can help increase knowledge and fortify existing skill sets among IT professionals.

With this specialist training, IT professionals are better positioned to identify and prioritize potential risks before an attack, manage data, application, and host security during an attack, and conduct business continuity and disaster recovery efforts after an attack.

Creating a comprehensive training curriculum capable of catering to varying skill levels and computer experience can ensure effective end-to-end security protection. Contact us today and learn how eXemplify’s seasoned expertise can help your organization mitigate security risks.