Ten commandments for effective security training

03.05.2012

8. Make them think

People need an opportunity to evaluate and process their performance before they can improve. Security awareness training should challenge people to examine the information presented, question its validity, and draw their own conclusions.

9. Let them set the pace

It may sound cliche, but everyone really does learn at their own pace. A one-size-fits-all security training program is doomed to fail because it does not allow users to progress at the best speed for them.

10. Offer conceptual and procedural knowledge