Employee Security Index and Awareness Training

This White Paper presents the Employee Security Index (ESI®), a method for measuring employee security awareness through realistic phishing simulations. It outlines the increasing prevalence of social engineering attacks and emphasizes the importance of security awareness in mitigating these threats. The document details how the ESI® categorizes various phishing attack scenarios into levels based on the preparation time required by attackers, allowing for standardized measurement of employee responses. It also discusses the necessity of continuous training to maintain high levels of security awareness, highlighting the decline in ESI® scores when training is paused. The ESI® serves as a monitoring tool that enables organizations to assess their security culture and compare their performance with others in the industry. The paper concludes by advocating for a proactive approach to security training that adapts to the needs of employees, ensuring they remain vigilant against cyber threats.