Despite this, user training is often one of the most neglected parts of cyber security — relegated to a training session every few years. For most businesses, cyber security is seen as the responsibility of a specific team and not the entire organisation. It takes only one click for cybercriminals to access your confidential data.

This year alone, many companies fell victim to phishing scams. But here is the real deal — the majority could have prevented the attack by training all their human resources. So, when it comes to cyber security, everyone needs to be aware of the risks (not just those in charge).

Employees can keep their organisation safe from threats by taking the necessary steps to protect themselves. Since prevention is better than cure, they must have the right tools to handle suspicious emails and report potential attacks.

The pandemic and the "work from anywhere" culture made it much easier for cybercriminals to get unauthorised access to corporate networks. This new wave of attacks has pushed regulators to step in and hold companies accountable for their cyber security posture.

The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity and the Malta Financial Services Authority make it clear in their guidelines that staff training in cyber security is critical. With the introduction of the Digital Operational Resilience Act being launched EU-wide, reducing human error to the bare minimum is becoming an essential prerequisite to meet regulatory requirements.

This is where ICT Solutions comes into the picture.

The Microsoft Intelligent Security Association member has recently launched a service offering phishing simulations and cyber security awareness training. Their service offering is powered by KnowBe4 and provides clear visibility of how susceptible employees are to these attacks. If a user clicks on a phishing attempt, they will go through a series of courses to fix the problem.

To create a culture of cyber security, all must have a good understanding of the importance of staying safe from threats. So, by partnering up with a managed services provider like ICT Solutions, your business gains direct access to experts who are dedicated to keeping businesses secure. Rather than spending hours sifting through a catalogue of courses, they will do all the legwork for you and pick the most relevant ones for your industry.

It is also a massive time-saver because you will get a detailed monthly benchmark report showing your organisation's performance. Even if you can have the best systems in the world, it only takes one weak link in the chain to breach your defences.

Why leave things to chance? ICT Solutions designed the product to be accessible and low-cost, with no up-front complex onboarding. If you or your organisation are interested in a demo, you can register at the following here.