Just the Facts: candid security awareness and training

Want to deliver straightforward security awareness and training that cuts through the noise and gives every employee the knowledge they need to keep themselves and your organization secure? Deliver Just the Facts. Just the Facts is our 2-year cybersecurity awareness program that provides your teams with the step-by-step guidance they need to keep themselves, their data, and your organization safe from cyber criminals.

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Impactful security awareness training without the noise

The core of this program is our award-winning series of instructional modules. Hosted by cybersecurity expert Keatron Evans and his team, Just the Facts covers the key cybersecurity topics recommended by The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Each module explores one common threat vector and provides step-by-step instructions on how to recognize and defend against such a threat. Training modules are brief and informative to give your employees impactful and actionable takeaways after every lesson they can apply at work and home.

Our approach to an effective security awareness and training program

Measure your baseline phish rate.

Launch quarterly phishing campaigns and train phished learners automatically.

Reinforce lessons with posters and awareness training.

Analyze performance and compare to baseline data. Repeat.

Program features and what's included

The program includes twelve training sessions, each containing one live-action module and a ten-question assessment based on the module topic. Each session is supported by a dedicated PhishSim template battery (with a unique Education page), a poster, and an infographic.

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Infosec IQ's SCORM-as-a-Service

Traditional SCORM packages contain a single, static training module that must be manually replaced after each update. SCORM as a Service training modules stream directly from Infosec IQ, ensuring your LMS always delivers the most recent version of each training module.

Infosec IQ SCORM packages are available in multiple languages for instant download from the AwareEd™ content library, meaning you can upload the security training you need to your LMS when you need it. Speak with a representative to learn more or register for an account to explore Infosec IQ.

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“We use it for phishing training and security training. I have used competitors before I got here and so far I like this product the best. Better support, better setup, easier to use, and better quality phishing campaigns. It helps us train our end users for phishing and security related events to lower our risk on a security breach. We have a representative setup a call cadence with us so they can hop on a call, answer questions, and check our configuration."

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year one training schedule

Program session content

Month 1: Malware

Malware can hide in almost any website, email or app. In this session, learn what malware is, how it gets into your computer and how to prevent it. This session includes:

  • AwareEd™ module and assessment
  • Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
  • PhishSim templates and education page
Month 2: Mobile Security

With smartphones and laptops, you can take work anywhere. But how do you keep your device safe? This session highlights the steps you can take to secure both your device and your data. This session includes:

  • AwareEd™ module and assessment
  • Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
  • PhishSim templates and education page
Month 3: Safe Web Browsing

The internet is full of malicious websites designed to trick you. This session identifies the most common warning signs and details how to stay safe when exploring the web. This session includes:

  • AwareEd™ module and assessment
  • Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
  • PhishSim templates and education page
Month 4: Phishing

Phishing emails disguise themselves as legitimate messages. So, how do you tell which ones are real and which ones are malicious? This session covers the most common phishing attacks and how you can identify them. This session includes:

  • AwareEd™ module and assessment
  • Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
  • PhishSim templates and education page
Month 5: Removable Media

USB drives are small, portable and convenient … but they also pose a big security risk. This session highlights the risks of using unencrypted media, as well as the dangers of found media. This session includes:

  • AwareEd™ module and assessment
  • Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
  • PhishSim templates and education page
Month 6: Public Wi-Fi

You just connected to a public Wi-Fi network, but is it real or fake? Even if it is real, is it safe? In this session, learn how to use public Wi-Fi safely. This session includes:

  • AwareEd™ module and assessment
  • Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
  • PhishSim templates and education page
Month 7: Password Security

Passwords are the key to your entire digital life. This session will teach you the most current techniques to help you create and maintain strong passphrases. This session includes:

  • AwareEd™ module and assessment
  • Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
  • PhishSim templates and education page
Month 8: Social Engineering

Social engineering doesn’t rely on a computer’s weakness. It relies on human kindness. This session identifies the most common ways social engineers manipulate you into giving them information — and what you can do to stop them. This session includes:

  • AwareEd™ module and assessment
  • Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
  • PhishSim templates and education page
Month 9: Working Remotely

Today, more people than ever are working from home. But just because it’s easy, that doesn’t mean it’s safe. In this session, learn how to set up and secure your remote workspace. This session includes:

  • AwareEd™ module and assessment
  • Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
  • PhishSim templates and education page
Month 10: Ransomware

Your computer is locked. Your data is being held captive. What do you do? This session shows you how to deal with a ransomware attack and the steps you can take to avoid them in the future. This session includes:

  • AwareEd™ module and assessment
  • Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
  • PhishSim templates and education page
Month 11: Physical Security

Good cybersecurity doesn’t work if someone can walk in and steal your computer. In this session, learn how to secure your physical environment as well as your digital devices. This session includes:

  • AwareEd™ module and assessment
  • Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
  • PhishSim templates and education page
Month 12: Data Privacy

Revealing someone’s personal data, even accidentally, may violate numerous laws and result in huge fines. This session will show you how to properly identify, handle and protect sensitive data in your possession. This session includes:

  • AwareEd™ module and assessment
  • Downloadable resources, such as posters, infographics and other reinforcement tools
  • PhishSim templates and education page

Engaging training that positively impacts learner behaviors

90% of our customers credit Infosec IQ for building strong cybersecurity culture and making their organization more secure and cyber resilient!

Infosec IQ’s training modules positively impact learner behavior by increasing the number of suspicious emails reported by more than 50% after the first year.

More than 80% of Infosec IQ customers have seen an increase in the number of suspicious emails reported.

By utilizing our training resources, like simulated phishing tests, Infosec IQ customers see a 75% improvement in their phishing report times.

Source: Infosec IQ customer usage and survey data

Award-winning results

Just the Facts training is a gold winner in the Muse Creative Awards for educational video and ensures all of your employees can enjoy high-quality content and training. That’s why Just the Facts modules are built with accessibility in mind. Each module has Closed Captions (CC), an Audio Descriptive Track (ADT), and a downloadable PDF, allowing all employees to enjoy our awareness content in the format that fits them best.