Security Awareness Training

Security Awareness Training Turn Employees Into Your Strongest Defense

82% of breaches involve the human element. PTG's training program combines phishing simulations, compliance-specific modules, and measurable behavior change to build a security culture that lasts.

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The Program

What Makes PTG Training Different

Training that measures behavior change, not just completion rates.

Training Platform

  • Phishing simulations with 2,000+ templates customized to your industry
  • Micro-learning modules (5-10 minutes) that fit into the workday
  • Just-in-time education triggered automatically when employees click simulated phishing
  • Gamified leaderboards and engagement tracking that drive participation

Compliance Coverage

  • HIPAA security awareness for healthcare organizations
  • CMMC / NIST 800-171 CUI handling training for defense contractors
  • PCI DSS cardholder data awareness for payment processors
  • Role-based curriculum for finance, executives, IT, and general staff
Training Topics

What Employees Learn

Phishing and Social Engineering

Recognize email phishing, vishing, smishing, and social engineering tactics. Real-world examples from actual attacks PTG has investigated.

Password and MFA Best Practices

Strong password creation, password manager usage, and understanding why multi-factor authentication blocks 99.9% of account compromises.

Data Handling and Classification

How to identify, handle, and protect sensitive data including PHI, CUI, PII, and cardholder data based on your compliance requirements.

Remote Work Security

Secure home office practices, VPN usage, public Wi-Fi risks, and device security for employees working outside the office.

Incident Reporting

When and how to report suspicious activity. Building a culture where reporting is encouraged, not punished, so threats are caught early.

Advanced: How Hackers Attack

Deep-dive course showing real attack techniques so employees understand the threat landscape. Available with continuing education credits.

Process

How It Works

01

Baseline phishing simulation to measure current risk

02

Enroll employees in role-based training curriculum

03

Launch monthly phishing simulation campaigns

04

Auto-enroll clickers in targeted remedial training

05

Dark web monitoring for compromised credentials

06

Quarterly executive reports with compliance evidence

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are the training modules?

Core modules are 5-10 minutes each, designed to fit into the workday without disrupting productivity. Annual compliance training modules are 20-30 minutes. All content is available on-demand.

How do you measure training effectiveness?

Through phishing simulation results, not just completion rates. We track click rates, credential submission rates, reporting rates, and time-to-report at individual, department, and organizational levels over time.

Does this satisfy compliance training requirements?

Yes. PTG's program satisfies security awareness training requirements for HIPAA, CMMC, PCI DSS, SOC 2, FTC Safeguards, and NIST 800-50 guidelines. We provide compliance-ready completion records and audit evidence.

Can training be customized for our organization?

Yes. Role-based curriculum targets specific risks each department faces. Phishing simulations use industry-specific templates. We can add custom content covering your policies, procedures, and unique regulatory requirements.

What is included in the program pricing?

Pricing is per user per month based on headcount and compliance requirements. Includes training platform, phishing simulations, dark web monitoring, compliance reporting, and quarterly executive summaries. Contact PTG at 919-348-4912 for a quote.

Get Started

Build Your Human Firewall

Schedule a free assessment to measure your organization's current phishing risk and see how PTG's training program delivers measurable behavior change.

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Industry Specific Solutions

We know that different industries have different technological requirements. That’s why we adapt our offerings to ensure your business achieves unparalleled success.