What is the purpose Security Awareness?

The goal of security awareness is to ensure employees are educated on the organization's security policies and practices. This helps improve the overall security posture by promoting appropriate behaviors and vigilance by employees in identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities in the organization. Employees are often the first line of defense against security breaches and their behaviors and decisions play a critical role in protecting company assets and data. Effective security awareness programs empower employees to actively contribute to the organization's security posture and help minimize the risks of cyber threats and security incidents.