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In-depth articles, practical guides and templates on security awareness, phishing and behavior.

Awareness programs fail without a clear risk analysis

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Many organizations start their awareness programs with good intentions: everyone needs to know more about privacy, security, phishing, data breaches, social…

Published: 2026-02-21
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New employees are your biggest opportunity for your awareness program

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Onboarding is perhaps the most underrated aspect of privacy and security awareness. New employees are open, curious, and forming their own understanding of…

Published: 2026-02-14
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Why employees don't report, even when they recognize an attack

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Many organizations assume that employees don't recognize cyberattacks. But that perception is often incorrect. Employees recognize a surprising number of…

Published: 2026-02-05
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Why security awareness collapses during busy periods

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During exam weeks, audits, and peak projects, awareness doesn’t disappear because people don’t care—it disappears because plans ignore reality. With a…

Published: 2026-01-28
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How much does Security Awareness e-learning cost?

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The cost of security awareness e-learning depends on scale, duration, and approach. The real value lies not in price, but in long-term effectiveness.

Published: 2026-01-23
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Implement multi-factor authentication in your organization

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MFA is one of the strongest controls against account takeover. This practical rollout guide covers methods, phased deployment, exceptions, and adoption.

Published: 2026-01-23
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Security awareness stays “an IT thing”

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Security often feels technical, but the biggest risks come from everyday behavior and choices. Awareness only works when people recognize themselves in real,…

Published: 2026-01-21
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Awareness does not work without management involvement

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Awareness rarely fails because of poor content or tools, but because leaders remain silent. Without visible management involvement, awareness never becomes…

Published: 2026-01-14
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Phishing simulations backfire

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Phishing simulations do not automatically improve security. Without trust and psychological safety, they undermine reporting behavior and learning.

Published: 2026-01-07
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The paradoxical value of cyber charlatans in increasing security awareness

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Cyber charlatans often spread misleading information, yet paradoxically contribute to security awareness by triggering public discussion and critical debate.

Published: 2025-12-29
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The pitfall of the baseline measurement and why employees are done with it

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Baseline measurements are meant to guide awareness programs, but often feel meaningless to employees. Without relevance and follow-up, they undermine…

Published: 2025-12-24
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Why employees are more digitally skilled than we think

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Employees are often underestimated in their digital skills. Awareness fails not because people lack ability, but because explanations fail to connect.

Published: 2025-12-17
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When gamification backfires

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Gamification can boost security awareness, but without psychological safety competition leads to defensiveness, fewer reports, and loss of trust.

Published: 2025-12-10
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Why security awareness often fails and why it is not about content

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When hardly any employees participate in security awareness, the cause is rarely the content. The real drivers are communication, leadership, rhythm, and…

Published: 2025-12-03
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Make courses relevant with custom videos

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Professional video content is no longer reserved for large budgets. Thanks to the new partnership between 2LRN4 and ClipMotion, organizations now have access…

Published: 2025-03-28
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2LRN4 Security Awareness E-Learning Strengthens Employee Defense

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2LRN4 Security Awareness E-Learning is an online training program designed to increase awareness of privacy and security risks. It is suitable for employees at…

Published: 2024-01-02
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Privacy implications of AI-driven platforms

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AI tools are powerful, but privacy risk is real: metadata, prompts, and uploaded documents can expose sensitive information. This article provides practical…

Published: 2023-04-11
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Artificial intelligence in e-learning: Melissa’s role as a digital avatar

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A digital avatar helps us build multilingual e-learning faster, keep it consistent, and update content quickly. Melissa shows how AI in e-learning is about…

Published: 2023-04-05
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What my grandmother taught me about integrity matters more than ever

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Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching. In a digital world, that is the foundation of trust, privacy, and secure collaboration.

Published: 2023-03-31
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Why an e-learning platform is the ideal choice for security awareness training

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A strong e-learning platform makes awareness scalable: short modules, custom content, repetition, and reporting. Relevance and flexibility matter more than…

Published: 2023-03-10
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Security awareness is the key to protecting your business from cyberattacks

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Technology alone is not enough. Security awareness reduces human risk through recognition, repetition, and reporting—building a culture that learns faster and…

Published: 2023-03-03
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How companies survive the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

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DORA requires demonstrable operational resilience: inventory, risk assessment, testing, third-party management and crisis organization. Three practical steps…

Published: 2023-02-24
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Why security awareness programs fail: causes and practical fixes

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Awareness programs rarely fail because of content. They fail because of missing leadership, lack of repetition, poor relevance, and weak follow-up.

Published: 2023-02-15
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How to engage employees in security awareness

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Awareness works only when employees feel ownership. Use relatable scenarios, psychological safety, champions, and rhythm to increase participation and…

Published: 2023-02-01
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ISO/IEC 27002:2022 updated: what does this mean for your security awareness program?

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ISO/IEC 27002:2022 makes awareness more explicit within “People controls”. Organizations need role-based, repeatable, and measurable training aligned with ISO…

Published: 2022-04-30
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How we revolutionized security awareness training with 2LRN4

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2LRN4 started from frustration with overly technical, patronizing awareness. We built a flexible platform focused on behavior: short modules, custom content,…

Published: 2022-02-15
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Step by step: complying with the Government Baseline Information Security (BIO)

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BIO control 7.2.2 requires demonstrable awareness, education and training. A role- and risk-based approach makes this practical and auditable.

Published: 2022-02-02
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Step-by-step compliance with the Baseline Information Security for Government (BIO)

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Do you need to comply with the BIO (Baseline Information Security for Government) and demonstrably meet the requirements of BIO 7.2.2 (awareness, education,…

Published: 2022-02-02
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Best solutions for phishing simulations in organizations

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Phishing simulations work best as a learning tool: realistic scenarios, clear communication, strong reporting, and a focus on reporting behavior—not blame.

Published: 2021-09-09
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Use mobile data or secure Wi-Fi while traveling

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Public Wi-Fi is convenient but risky: eavesdropping, rogue hotspots, and malware are common. These practical steps help you stay safer abroad—on phone and…

Published: 2021-07-15
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Why would you need a VPN?

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A VPN encrypts your connection on untrusted networks. Useful for travel and remote work, but not a silver bullet: MFA, patching and safe behavior remain…

Published: 2021-05-09
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The phish dives into the 2LRN4 security awareness platform

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How phishing campaigns work in 2LRN4: pick scenarios by difficulty and topic, target teams, give feedback, and track results in dashboards.

Published: 2021-04-28
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How do you measure security awareness?

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Is awareness of privacy and security risks measurable? It is often said that the greatest security and privacy risk is between the keyboard and the chair. Just…

Published: 2021-02-09
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Gamification to strengthen security awareness: does it really work?

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Gamification can boost awareness with badges, rewards, and feedback—if psychological safety is protected. Avoid blame and optimize for engagement.

Published: 2021-01-28
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Create a successful security awareness program

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A successful awareness program is driven by meaning, segmentation, communication, and rhythm. Use these 6 steps to make it practical and measurable.

Published: 2020-07-10
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Working from home is mainly online

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As a result of Coronavirus, many organizations have employees working from home. We think that many of them seem quite used to this situation after a few days,…

Published: 2020-04-02
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What can you do against CEO fraud?

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CEO fraud is targeted phishing with urgency and credible context. Reduce risk with strict verification rules, strong email controls (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), MFA, and…

Published: 2019-04-19
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Medical personal data is highly valuable to attackers

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Medical data is sensitive, long-lasting, and profitable. That is why healthcare is targeted by ransomware, extortion, and identity fraud. Here are key risks…

Published: 2019-04-18
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What is security awareness

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What exactly is security awareness? What is the meaning of security awareness? Security awareness is also known as security awareness. Security awareness is…

Published: 2018-04-17
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