Turn Your Employees Into Your First Line of Defense
MetroTech Business Technology Partners provides cyber security awareness training for employees as part of our cyber security services for businesses throughout the Tampa Bay area. We help your employees recognize phishing attempts, social engineering tactics, and other cyber threats before they can compromise your business.
According to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, the human element is involved in the vast majority of data breaches. Training changes that. When your staff knows what to look for, they stop falling for scams—and you build a real security culture. Your employees become your human firewall.
Our Security Awareness Training Program
Simulated Phishing Attacks
We send simulated phishing attacks—realistic but harmless phishing emails—to your staff to see who clicks. Following CISA’s phishing guidance, this isn’t about catching people doing something wrong. It’s about identifying who needs more training and measuring how your organization’s security awareness improves over time.
Interactive Training Modules
Short, engaging modules cover email security training, ransomware prevention, how to spot suspicious messages, what social engineering looks like, and what to do when something seems off. Training is designed to fit into busy schedules without taking hours away from productive work.
Topics We Cover
- Email phishing and spear phishing
- Text message phishing (smishing)
- Safe web browsing and cybersecurity best practices
- Social engineering prevention tactics
- Voice phishing (vishing) and phone scams
- Password security and safe credential management
- Physical security and tailgating
- What to do when you suspect an attack
Why Security Awareness Training Matters
CISA warns that compromised credentials are a leading cause of data breaches. Most businesses find out about credential theft from law enforcement—or after noticing suspicious activity. Dark web scanning gives you the early warning you need to respond before damage is done.
Cyber Insurance Requirements
Many cyber insurance policies now require employee security training. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners notes that insurers know trained employees dramatically reduce breach risk. Security awareness training may be required for coverage or could reduce your premiums.
Compliance Requirements
Industries with compliance requirements like healthcare, financial services, and legal services often require documented security training. Our compliance training program provides the records you need to demonstrate compliance during audits.
Reduced Breach Risk
Research from the SANS Institute shows that businesses with employee security awareness training programs see significant reductions in successful phishing attacks.
Signs Your Business Needs Security Awareness Training
Employees have clicked on phishing links or fallen for scams.
Staff members aren’t sure what to do when they receive suspicious emails.
Your organization has never conducted formal security training.
You’re required to demonstrate security training for compliance or insurance.
Employees work remotely and may be more vulnerable to attacks.
Your business handles sensitive customer or patient data.
Part of Your Complete Security Strategy
Security awareness training works alongside your technical defenses. Combined with our cyber security services, server management, and managed IT services, you get protection that addresses both the human and technical sides of security.
Get Started with Security Awareness Training
Ready to strengthen your human firewall? Call(727) 230-0332 to discuss how security awareness training can reduce your risk.
