Phishing and social engineering attacks are exploding as threat actors increasingly discover that humans are the most exploitable entry point in organizations. Unfortunately, 70% of organizations still report that their employees lack critical cybersecurity knowledge, even when many have a formal security awareness training (SAT) program in place. What Are SAT Programs Missing? The success and effectiveness of security awareness programs hinges on three key cornerstones: content, experience, and relationships. Let’s break them down further: Content: Content plays a big role in breaking down complex security topics into simple bits of information. Content quality matters a lot—the more personalized, relevant,…
Erich Kron
Erich Kron
Erich Kron is Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management with over 70,000 customers and more than 60 million users. A 25-year veteran information security professional with experience in the medical, aerospace, manufacturing, and defense fields, he was a security manager for the U.S. Army's 2nd Regional Cyber Center-Western Hemisphere. He holds CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, SACP, and other certifications. Erich has worked with information security professionals worldwide to provide tools, training and educational opportunities to succeed in information security.
