Small business cybersecurity training

Education and training are crucial components for small to medium-sized businesses in the aim of fostering a solid cybersecurity defence. To assist, Avast has developed a cybersecurity basics training quiz that helps employees spot and avoid common scams.

The quiz comprises three separate modules and is available free for small businesses. Modules include: Data Security, Identity Management and Social Media Security, covering everything from basics to best practices. Take the quiz using the links below.

Data security

• What is a data security incident?
• What is a data security breach?
• Data security best practices for business

Identity management

• What is identity management?
• Identity management best practices module
• Identity management and access control

Social media security

• Social media security best practices
• Understanding social media security risks

The quiz is available to any individual or business but is specially targeted at small and medium-sized businesses that want to provide training for all employees without additional investment. Individuals who complete the quiz will receive a confirmation of passing each module.

Growing threats for businesses

Online threats to businesses are ever-changing, making true online safety an ongoing journey. Zero-day vulnerabilities and ransomware extortion continue to be some of the most concerning threats to businesses — and are the most well known — but data from Avast shows that phishing of employees is often the first mode of entry for malicious actors. According to Avast, scams and phishing attacks are a leading threat to SMBs.

“Raising awareness about the many threats to small businesses and educating customers on cybersecurity is a vital part of helping small businesses remain safe and protected,” said Massimo Rapparini, General Manager & Head of SMB at Gen.

“We’re proud to use our extensive in-house knowledge to provide this type of training for free through the Avast Cybersecurity Training Quiz.”

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