Security Awareness for Teams Training
A 1-day intensive workshop on building a human firewall for your organization
Security Awareness for Teams
Empower your employees to become your strongest security asset
1 Training Overview
This intensive 1-day workshop transforms your team members into active defenders of your organization’s security. Focused on practical, accessible security awareness training, this program addresses the human element of security—often the most vulnerable aspect of any organization’s defenses. Participants will learn to recognize threats, implement basic security practices, and contribute to a security-conscious workplace culture.
1.1 Next Session
- Date: August 15, 2025
- Times: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Format: Available in-person or live virtual
- Prerequisites: None - designed for all staff members
- Price: $495 per participant (includes materials, lunch for in-person attendees, and 90-day access to security awareness resources)
2 Training Curriculum
2.1 Morning Session: Understanding Security Threats
Introduction to Security Awareness (9:00 - 10:30) - Why human behavior is central to security - Common threat actors and their motivations - The cost of security incidents to organizations - Security as everyone’s responsibility - Interactive exercise: Security misconceptions quiz
Social Engineering and Phishing (10:45 - 12:30) - Understanding social engineering tactics - Recognizing phishing attempts across channels (email, voice, text) - Real-world phishing examples and case studies - Red flags and warning signs - Hands-on exercise: Phishing email identification challenge
2.2 Afternoon Session: Building Security Habits
Essential Security Practices (1:30 - 3:00) - Password management and multi-factor authentication - Safe browsing and email habits - Mobile device security essentials - Physical security awareness - Secure remote work practices - Hands-on exercise: Password strength assessment and improvement
Creating a Security Culture (3:15 - 5:00) - Reporting security incidents promptly - Communicating about security effectively - Overcoming barriers to security compliance - Supporting colleagues with security practices - Action planning for team security improvements - Hands-on exercise: Team security incident response simulation
3 Learning Outcomes
By completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify common social engineering and phishing techniques
- Apply strong password management and authentication practices
- Practice safe browsing and email habits
- Secure their physical and digital workspaces
- Recognize and report security incidents promptly
- Contribute positively to the organization’s security culture
- Implement personal action plans for improved security habits
4 Training Methods
Interactive Learning
This training uses engagement strategies designed to make security concepts memorable and applicable:
- Real-world phishing examples
- Security scenario roleplays
- Team-based security games
- Interactive quizzes and challenges
- Guided security practice exercises
Practical Application
Our approach focuses on immediate behavior change and habit formation:
- Personalized security action plans
- Habit-building frameworks
- Real device security setup assistance
- Custom security guidance for your organization
- Post-training reinforcement resources
5 Who Should Attend
This training is designed for:
- All employees in organizations handling sensitive data
- Teams who want to build a stronger security culture
- New employees as part of onboarding
- Staff who may be targeted by phishing or social engineering
- Remote workers who need to implement security practices independently
- Customer-facing employees who handle sensitive information
No technical background is required - this training is accessible to staff at all technical levels.
6 Materials and Resources
Participants will receive:
- Digital security awareness handbook
- Phishing identification quick reference guide
- Password management tools guide
- Security incident reporting templates
- 90-day access to our security awareness resource portal
- Certificate of completion
- Regular security awareness refreshers via email
7 Lead Instructor
Sarah Novak
Security Awareness Program Director, chen.ist
Sarah has specialized in security awareness and behavior change for over a decade, helping organizations transform their security culture. She has trained thousands of employees across industries, from healthcare to finance to government.
With a background in both cybersecurity and organizational psychology, Sarah excels at making complex security concepts accessible to non-technical audiences and creating engaging training experiences that lead to lasting behavior change.
8 Registration
Upcoming Training Sessions
Reserve your team's spots in one of our upcoming Security Awareness training sessions:
- August 15, 2025: In-person (Bucharest) and Virtual
- September 22, 2025: In-person (Cluj-Napoca) and Virtual
- November 14, 2025: Virtual Only
Significant group discounts are available for organizations training entire departments or teams. We also offer custom on-site training options.
9 Testimonials
"After this training, our staff immediately started reporting suspicious emails that would have previously gone unnoticed. The practical, non-technical approach made security accessible to everyone, and we've seen a measurable improvement in our phishing test results."
— Cristina M., HR Director
"The interactive format kept our team engaged throughout the day, which is rare for security training. Most importantly, people actually implemented the suggested practices - from password managers to MFA - because the training made the 'why' so clear and compelling."
— Mihai T., Operations Manager
Ready to strengthen your human firewall?
Transform your team into security-conscious defenders with our practical awareness training.