Security awareness training reduces cyber incidents

Source: The Manila times
Published on: 2026-04-11 16:08

NOW it can be said. Security awareness training cuts cyber threats and risks by 67 percent. According to the 2025 Security Awareness and Training Global Research Report, cybersecurity training is no longer a compliance exercise. It is now a measure for reducing cyber incidents. It also shows where organizations are still exposed to threats, including AI-driven risks. Here are the most important takeaways for security and risk leaders. AI raises awareness Nearly nine in 10 organizations say attackers' use of AI has increased employee awareness of why security training matters. Most organizations are responding by training employees on the proper use of generative AI (GenAI) tools and implementing formal AI security policies. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and a...

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