Security awareness training reduces cyber incidents

Title Cybersecurity on High Alert How Security Awareness Training Re
Reduces Cyber Incidents by 67%

As a physicist, I'm no stranger to complex problems and innovative solution
solutions. However, even I was surprised when I stumbled upon the astonishi
astonishing statistic that security awareness training reduces cyber incide
incidents by an impressive 67%. According to the 2025 Security Awareness an
and Training Global Research Report, cybersecurity training is no longer ju
just a compliance exercise – it's now a crucial measure for reducing cyber 
threats and risks.

The Rise of AI-Driven Awareness

The report highlights a significant shift in employee awareness. Nearly nin
nine out of ten organizations agree that attackers' use of artificial intel
intelligence (AI) has increased employee understanding of the importance of
of security training. This realization has prompted most organizations to t
train employees on proper GenAI tool usage and implement formal AI security
security policies.

Insider Risk A Growing Concern

More than 40% of respondents cite external threats, past breaches, and indu
industry incidents as the top reasons for investing in security awareness t
training. What's changed is the growing concern about internal risk – over 
a quarter of organizations now point to insider risk as a reason for adopti
adopting training, a significant increase from last year.

Training Priorities Reflect Shifts in Risk

While data security and data privacy remain top topics, AI-based tools and 
threats are hot on their heels. This shift indicates that organizations are
are finally connecting real-world risks with what employees are taught, rat
rather than treating training as generic compliance content.

Measurable Results Training Delivers

One of the report's strongest findings is that training works – 67% of orga
organizations report moderate or significant reductions in intrusions, inci
incidents, and breaches after implementing security awareness and training.
training. Measurement practices are also maturing, with common indicators i
including reduced security incidents, employee feedback, and security audit
audits.

Completion Rates A Weak Point

Despite better measurement and results, most organizations still struggle w
with follow-through – only a small percentage report full training completi
completion. This explains the gap between investment and outcomes. Training
Training that's not completed, reinforced, or kept current can't deliver it
its full value.

Security Awareness is Cultural, Not Procedural

Most leaders now see security awareness as a shared responsibility across t
the organization, not just an IT or security function. Nearly all are also 
open to using policy to manage high-risk behavior, especially when paired w
with training that explains the rationale behind those policies.

Full Steam Ahead The Case for Ongoing Training

The data is straightforward – security awareness training reduces cybersecu
cybersecurity incidents while organizations can measure it to see real resu
results. AI is accelerating both attacker capabilities and business adoptio
adoption, making continuous, relevant training essential. Fortinet Training
Training helps build a more resilient workforce with programs designed to i
improve employee readiness and strengthen the cybersecurity posture of orga
organizations.

By recognizing the importance of security awareness training and implementi
implementing effective programs, we can reduce cyber incidents by 67% – or 
even higher. As professionals in the field, it's our responsibility to prio
prioritize cybersecurity and stay ahead of the curve.

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Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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