The frequency and intensity of cyberattacks continue to grow as bad actors leverage artificial intelligence and cybercrime-as-a-service to target your clients – specifically their employees. according to Fortinet’s 2023 Security Training and Awareness Global Research Brief, 81 percent of organizations faced cyberattacks last year which mainly were targeted at users.
According to the report, malware continues to be king and was the most common type of attack used in the past 12 months. However, just like the rest of the world, cybercriminals have discovered the “magic” of ChatGPT and how to use it to create “friendly” emails, text messages and web links that can easily be mistaken (and clicked on) as legitimate ones. Fortinet’s research also lists other types of attacks including password attacks, spear phishing and whale phishing (also known as whaling).
Your client’s employees can be their organization’s weakest link or one of the most powerful defenses in the ongoing fight against cyber threats. Yet the report found that while 85 percent of leaders say their organization has a security awareness and training program, more than 50 percent believe their employees still lack cybersecurity knowledge. This gap suggests the training programs in place may not be as effective as they could be, or that training is not reinforced sufficiently.
Greater employee cybersecurity awareness can help reduce cyberattacks. Now is the time to reevaluate your clients’ cybersecurity training and build a stronger cyber-aware workforce with Fortinet’s Security Awareness and Training service. This SaaS-based offering delivers timely, up-to-date training on the latest cybersecurity threats. For compliance-sensitive organizations, the service also helps satisfy regulatory or industry compliance training requirements. You can choose from simple service plans that best meet your client’s needs and offer it as a service, boosting your bottom line.
Seventy-three percent of organizations without a training program are looking for one, an increase from 66 percent in 2021. Take advantage of this opportunity. ‘
Get your copy of Fortinet’s 2023 Security Training and Awareness Global Research Brief for a more detailed view of their cybersecurity needs and challenges. Learn how you can offer Fortinet’s world-class security awareness and training to your clients here.