The Importance of Cyber Security Awareness Training
Protecting against the growing number of online threats takes more than technology. More than 90% of all cyber-attacks begin with phishing. Attackers will use access gained via phishing attacks to gain footholds into networked systems, deploy ransomware, and steal sensitive data. While Brock ITS continues to invest in new security technologies and improvements to critical tools, everyone in our Brock community plays a critical role in preventing cyber security incidents. Cyber security awareness training helps strengthen our community’s cyber security skills and increases our protection against cyber threats.
About Brocku Cyber Aware
BrockU Cyber Aware is a new cyber security awareness training platform at Brock University, aimed at educating our users and helping them remain safe and secure from emerging online threats. Through engaging courses, regular content updates and practical phishing simulations, you will learn how to recognize cyber threats, protect your personal information, and follow best practices for online security. Whether you are new to cybersecurity, or looking to sharpen your skills, BrockU Cyber Aware can provide you with the knowledge to confidently navigate today’s digital world.
Stay informed, stay secure and stay aware with BrockU Cyber Aware.
Onboarding
As part of the BrockU Cyber Aware onboarding, you will receive a welcome email as per below:
Baseline Training
To calculate your risk score, please complete the baseline training that takes about 30 minutes, including four courses, and a series of phishing simulations.
Risk Scores
Each user will get a personal risk score that is calculated from four main categories: exposures, incidents, awareness, and rewards. The goal is to lower your risk score as much as possible.
- Exposures: If your email address has ever been involved in a data breach your score will be impacted.
- Incidents: Clicking on a phishing simulation or being involved in any security bad practices will impact your score.
- Awareness: Completing all your security training will reflect positively in your score. You can also complete supplementary courses to improve your risk score.
- Rewards: You will receive rewards that will positively impact your score by reporting any phishes (real or simulated).
Summary
The Summary screen contains information such as your current Risk Score (1) and any Outstanding Tasks (2) you have to complete for your current courses/training modules.
Education
The Education screen shows you all of the surveys (1), tasks (2), and certificates (3) you have earned from the training modules you have completed.
Click the “+Add more” button in the My Courses panel (4) to enroll in new training modules. Completing training modules helps you lower your risk score and gain more knowledge in thwarting cyber threats.
Phishing & Exposures
The Phishing & Exposures screen shows you all the phishing simulation (1) and non-simulation (2) emails you have received.
Incidents & Rewards
The Incidents & Rewards screen shows you the incidents (1) where you might have clicked on the link of the simulation email, and the rewards you have received (2).
