🛡️ Why Your Company Needs Information Security Training
In today’s digital-first world, cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue—it’s a company-wide responsibility. One of the most effective and affordable ways to strengthen your business’s cyber defences is by providing information security training to your team. Here’s why:
1. Human Error Is the #1 Cause of Cyber Breaches
Most breaches happen because someone clicks a phishing link, uses a weak password, or mishandles data. Proper training helps staff recognize these risks and act with confidence.
2. Protect Your Reputation and Your Data
A single breach can lead to leaked customer information, financial loss, and long-term damage to your reputation. Training is a proactive step toward protecting your business and your clients.
3. Stay Compliant with Regulations
Laws like GDPR and standards such as ISO 27001 require you to demonstrate that staff are trained in data protection. Regular training helps ensure compliance and avoid costly penalties.
4. Build a Security-Aware Culture
When everyone in your organization understands cyber risks, they become part of your defence strategy—not just potential vulnerabilities.
5. Employees Are the First Line of Defence
Your staff often encounter suspicious emails or behaviours before IT does. With training, they can recognize and report threats early.
6. Reduce Financial Risk
Cyberattacks are expensive. From lost revenue to legal costs and recovery efforts, the damage adds up fast. Training is a low-cost way to avoid high-impact disasters.
7. Minimize Insider Threats
Training helps staff understand their responsibilities, which reduces accidental leaks and discourages malicious actions from within the company.
✅ Final Thought
Information security training is one of the smartest investments your business can make. It’s not just about meeting legal requirements—it’s about protecting your business, your customers, and your future.
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I have created an in depth page regarding the subject of Cybersecurity and importance. The page was started on the 28th of April before the news of the M&S Cyberattack was the news. Read the story here (opens in new tab) and visit my ” Cybersecurity ” page here on my website for a more in depth look at the subject. The video below discusses the subject of the M&S account, and the Co-Op attack, the Co-Op systems and personnel were more on the ball. Or were they? At the moment we don’t know the detail, we don’t know if M&S were managing their network in-house or if they had contracted out that service. So, lots of questions requiring answers.
Phillip Donnelly. Web developer and Information Technology expert.
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