Security awareness training doesn't have to be boring. These five organizations found creative ways to engage their employees and dramatically reduce security risks.
Story 1: The Gamification Approach
One organization transformed their training into a competitive game, complete with leaderboards and prizes.
Story 2: Real-World Scenarios
Another team used actual (sanitized) phishing emails their organization had received to create hyper-relevant training.
Story 3: Executive Buy-In
A third organization succeeded by getting their CEO to participate publicly in training exercises.
Lessons Learned
Common themes across successful programs:
- Make it relevant and timely
- Use positive reinforcement
- Provide immediate feedback
- Keep it short and focused
- Make it ongoing, not annual



















