The Importance of Security Awareness Training—No Matter the Type

Your business can invest in the latest antivirus, endpoint protection, and firewalls—but none of it matters if your people don’t know how to recognize a threat when they see it.

That’s the reality of today’s cybersecurity landscape: the weakest link isn’t the software—it’s often the human behind the keyboard. And it’s why Security Awareness Training is one of the smartest, lowest-cost investments a business can make in reducing risk.

We believe training shouldn’t be an afterthought. It should be a core part of your security strategy—no matter your industry, size, or team structure.

Why Every Business Needs Security Awareness Training

Cybercriminals don’t care if you’re a 500-person law firm or a 10-person logistics company. They’re looking for open doors—and people who don’t know how to spot a phishing attempt, a fake login page, or a suspicious attachment.

Here’s what makes Security Awareness Training so critical:

• Phishing is still the #1 attack vector. And it’s getting more convincing by the day. One employee clicking a bad link can compromise your entire network.
• Remote and hybrid work expands risk. People work from cafes, airports, home Wi-Fi, and their phones—often outside your firewall and without context for secure practices.
• Compliance often requires it. Whether you're aiming for HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, or just internal best practices, employee training is often non-negotiable.
• Training is cheaper than recovery. The average cost of a cyberattack can range from $120,000 for SMBs to millions for enterprise. Training programs? A fraction of that.

What Training Actually Looks Like

Security Awareness Training isn’t death-by-PowerPoint. At Two Factor, we make it simple, straightforward, and relatable.

Our programs include:

• Short, interactive lessons that walk through real-world scenarios
• Phishing simulations to measure employee readiness
• Ongoing reinforcement through quarterly or bi-yearly refreshers
• Role-based training that adapts for executives, front-line staff, IT admins, and vendors
• Tracking and reporting so you know who’s trained, who’s at risk, and where to focus next

It’s not just about compliance—it’s about building a culture where everyone plays a role in keeping your business secure.

Who It’s For? Everyone.

We often hear: “My team isn’t technical.” Good. That’s who it’s for.

Security Awareness Training is designed for non-technical employees—the people in HR, sales, finance, operations, and admin roles who are most frequently targeted.

It also includes leadership. Executives are prime phishing targets because they often have broad access and fewer restrictions.

The goal isn’t to make everyone a cybersecurity expert. It’s to help them recognize red flags and know what to do next.

What Clients See After Training

• Fewer phishing clicks (we’ve seen reductions of 70%+ after a few sessions)
• More reported threats, as employees become confident in flagging issues
• Faster response times when incidents do happen
• Improved audit readiness with documented proof of employee training
• A shift in culture—where security is part of everyone’s job

Final Thought

No matter your industry, size, or structure—if you have people using email, web browsers, and cloud tools, then you need Security Awareness Training. It’s the simplest way to reduce your risk and empower your team.

Let Two Factor make it easy, repeatable, and effective.