Employees Left in the Dark: 18% Never Trained in Cybersecurity, Report Reveals

Despite being the first line of defense, many employees claim they have never received any cybersecurity training from their employers. A report from KnowBe4 shows alarming gaps: 18% have never been trained, 51% lack phishing awareness, and nearly half don’t know how to create strong…

Hot Take:

Imagine being on the front line of a cybersecurity battle and not knowing how to hold your shield. That’s the reality for nearly a fifth of employees who’ve never received any cybersecurity training. Can someone say “sitting ducks”?

Key Points:

  • 18% of employees have never received cybersecurity training.
  • 51% are clueless about phishing scams.
  • 48% don’t know how to create strong passwords.
  • 60% lack training on remote working best practices.
  • 82% have never been trained in social engineering defenses.

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