Information Security Awareness Program

This question asks if you have an organized, ongoing program to keep employees informed about security threats and best practices. It's broader than just training - it includes regular communications, updates about new threats, security tips, and creating a culture where everyone thinks about security in their daily work.

A security awareness program creates a human firewall that technology alone can't provide. It reduces incidents by up to 70%, shows enterprise clients you take security seriously at every level, and can be the difference between passing or failing their security assessments. Without this program, your employees remain unaware of evolving threats, making your company an easy target and a risky partner for enterprise customers.

Many companies confuse having a training course with having a program - a program requires ongoing communication and reinforcement, not just annual training. Another pitfall is making security awareness feel like punishment or extra work rather than empowering employees to protect the company.