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Security Awareness Training for SMBs

Transform Your Team into a Human Firewall with SecurityAssurance™

Cybersecurity begins at the human level. Even the most advanced security systems are vulnerable if employees are not trained to recognize threats. Our Security Awareness Training equips your workforce with the knowledge and tools to identify and respond to cyber risks—dramatically reducing your organization’s overall exposure.

Cybersecurity Starts with Your People

Every year, small and mid-sized businesses lose millions due to phishing, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. A common denominator in most breaches? Human error. Whether it’s an employee falling for a spoofed email or using a weak password across systems, the consequences are costly.

SecurityAssurance – Security Awareness Training is a managed solution tailored specifically for SMBs. We provide consistent, customized, and compliance-aligned training that reinforces secure behavior, boosts threat recognition, and supports audit readiness. Our goal is to help your business foster a culture of security from the inside out.

What’s Included in Our Managed Security Awareness Training

Our program is built around structured, continuous education. We combine simulated attacks, modular learning, and personalized reinforcement to ensure your employees are not only trained—but engaged and prepared.

We ensure your employees receive the right information at the right time—based on their role, behavior, and threat exposure. With consistent reporting and regular reinforcement, your organization builds a resilient human layer of defense that grows stronger over time.

Key Features of Security Awareness Training

Component Details
Phishing Simulation Campaigns
Custom, real-world phishing emails sent periodically to assess employee readiness and measure response rates.
Interactive Learning Modules
Topics include phishing, password best practices, social engineering, remote work security, and more.
Role-Based Learning Paths
Specialized modules for different departments: IT, Finance, HR, Sales, and general users.
Monthly Reinforcement Training
Ongoing microlearning to maintain high awareness levels and reduce knowledge decay.
Reporting & Analytics Dashboards
Real-time tracking of user progress, simulation results, and risk trends for compliance and accountability.
Compliance Mapped Curriculum
Training content aligned with CMMC, NIST 800-171, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2 requirements.
Platform Integration
Delivered through SecurityAssurance LMS or integrated with your existing platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Workspace).

Why Security Awareness Training is Essential for SMBs

For SMBs, the stakes are high, and the resources are limited. Investing in awareness training provides measurable security benefits while addressing core business outcomes.

Security Awareness Training isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about behavior change that protects your business every day. Our program helps SMBs fulfill compliance, improve cyber maturity, and reduce avoidable incidents tied to human error.

Business Benefits and Strategic Outcomes

Benefit Impact on Your Business
Reduce Phishing Risk
Significantly decrease the success rate of phishing and credential theft attacks.
Lower Insurance Premiums
Meet cybersecurity insurance prerequisites for awareness and training protocols.
Achieve Regulatory Compliance
Fulfill mandatory training requirements under multiple frameworks.
Improve Internal Accountability
Foster a culture where every employee understands their role in security.
Strengthen Incident Response Readiness
Employees learn how to detect and report suspicious activity faster.
Enhance Audit Preparation
Exportable documentation supports internal and external compliance audits.

Compliance-Aligned and Audit-Ready

Regulatory frameworks and cyber insurance providers increasingly require formal, trackable security awareness training. We ensure your business is both compliant and prepared.

Whether you’re pursuing compliance or preparing for your next audit, our platform generates the evidence you need—automated training logs, simulated phishing reports, completion tracking, and exportable audit reports—all mapped to major frameworks and controls.

Supported Compliance Frameworks

Framework Alignment Capabilities
CMMC
Mapped to Level 1 and Level 2 awareness requirements under practices AT.L1-3.
NIST 800-171
Covers control 3.2.1 (awareness), 3.2.2 (training records), and more.
HIPAA
Satisfies Security Rule Section 164.308(a)(5) related to workforce security awareness.
PCI-DSS v4.0
Aligns with requirement 12.6 for formal security awareness training.
SOC 2
Provides training and reporting documentation aligned with Trust Services Criteria.

What Makes SecurityAssurance Security Awareness Training Different

Not all security training programs are created equal. Many are off-the-shelf, one-size-fits-all solutions that don’t scale with your organization or reflect real-world threats. Our solution is different.

SecurityAssurance provides more than just access to content—we deliver a fully managed, strategic program backed by cybersecurity professionals. You get more relevant training, better reporting, and higher user engagement with less internal effort.

SecurityAssurance vs. Other Platforms

Feature SecurityAssurance Typical Awareness Platforms
Tailored to SMBs
Yes
No
Fully Managed by Cyber Experts
Yes
No (DIY model)
Role-Specific Training Paths
Yes
Often generic
Custom Phishing Simulations
Yes (monthly and behavior-based)
Limited or static
Compliance Reporting Included
Yes (CMMC, HIPAA, SOC 2-ready)
Often minimal
Integration with IT Environments
Yes (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace)
Limited

Client Success Snapshot

Case Example: Mid-Atlantic Financial Services Firm

This client example highlights how our approach reduces risk quickly, satisfies documentation requirements, and empowers leadership with actionable insights.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is training conducted?

Training begins with a baseline program and is reinforced monthly through microlearning modules and phishing simulations.

Yes. We tailor content based on your industry, risk level, and employee roles.

Yes. Our training is mapped directly to Level 1 and Level 2 practices under the Awareness and Training (AT) domain.

You receive user-level progress reports, phishing campaign analytics, training history, and compliance-aligned audit documents.

Get Started with SecurityAssurance – Security Awareness Training

Ready to reduce human error and build a stronger cybersecurity culture?

Let us help you turn your employees into active defenders of your organization. Our Security Awareness Training helps your organization reduce preventable risk, meet compliance requirements, and maintain a security-first culture.