Security Awareness Training

Siege Cyber provides comprehensive security awareness training programmes that deliver ongoing education through micro-learning modules, change employee security behaviours through just-in-time reinforcement, integrate phishing simulation to test and improve recognition skills, and provide documented compliance evidence for auditors. You get a security awareness programme that actually reduces risk, not just checks compliance boxes.

Here is what you get:

• Ongoing micro-learning programme, not annual training dumps – We deliver security awareness training as short, focused modules (5-10 minutes) that employees complete monthly or quarterly throughout the year. Content covers phishing and social engineering, password security and MFA, data handling and privacy, physical security and clean desk policies, mobile device security, social media risks, and incident reporting procedures. Micro-learning ensures retention and allows employees to absorb information without overwhelming them.
• Role-specific training tailored to actual risks – Different roles face different security risks. We provide customised training tracks for developers (secure coding, secrets management, code repository security), executives (targeted attacks, BEC fraud, board-level cyber risk), finance teams (invoice fraud, payment scams, financial data protection), sales and customer service (customer data handling, social engineering resistance), and general staff (everyday security hygiene). Role-specific content ensures training is relevant and actionable for each employee's daily responsibilities.
• Engaging, modern content that employees actually complete – We use videos, interactive scenarios, real-world examples, gamification (leaderboards, badges, challenges), and storytelling that resonates with Australian businesses. Content addresses 2026 threats including AI-powered phishing, deepfake attacks, QR code phishing, and sophisticated social engineering. High completion rates matter because training only works if employees finish it.
• Integrated phishing simulation to test and reinforce learning – Security awareness training without testing is just theory. We integrate regular phishing simulations that test whether employees can apply what they learned when faced with realistic attacks. Employees who click receive immediate micro-training explaining what they missed. This just-in-time reinforcement is far more effective than generic training modules delivered months earlier.
• Behavioural metrics that measure actual security improvement – We track metrics that matter: phishing simulation click rates over time, reporting rate (percentage who report suspicious emails), time-to-report (how quickly threats are flagged), real-threat reporting (employees reporting actual attacks), and training completion and engagement rates. You get clear data showing whether your security culture is improving or if you are just creating compliance theater.
• Compliance documentation for ISO 27001, SOC 2, and Essential Eight – We provide the documented evidence auditors expect including training completion records, improvement metrics over time, role-based training curricula, phishing simulation results, and policy acknowledgment tracking. Reports are formatted for ISO 27001 Annex A 6.3, SOC 2 CC1.4, and Essential Eight requirements. When auditors ask for security awareness evidence, you have comprehensive documentation demonstrating ongoing training and measurable improvement.
• Continuous content updates for emerging threats – Security threats evolve constantly. We update training content quarterly to address new attack techniques, emerging threats (AI-powered phishing, deepfakes, new scam tactics), regulatory changes (Privacy Act updates, new compliance requirements), and lessons learned from recent breaches. Your training programme stays current without requiring manual updates.

Our Security Awareness Training Process

We have implemented security awareness programmes for dozens of Australian organisations. Here is how it works.

1. Assessment and Programme Design

We meet with your team to understand your organisation, employee roles and risk profiles, current training approach (if any), compliance requirements (ISO 27001, SOC 2, Essential Eight), and specific security concerns. We conduct a baseline phishing simulation to measure current security awareness before training begins. This establishes your starting point for measuring improvement.

2. Platform Setup and Content Customisation

We configure your security awareness training platform, customise content for your industry and roles, establish training schedules (monthly, quarterly, or continuous), integrate with your existing systems (email, SSO, HR platforms), and set up reporting dashboards for management visibility. You receive a complete training calendar showing what employees will learn and when.

3. Programme Launch and Employee Onboarding

We launch the security awareness programme to your organisation with clear communication about expectations and benefits, initial baseline training module for all employees, first phishing simulation to establish current recognition rates, and ongoing schedule of micro-learning modules. Employees understand this is ongoing education, not a one-time checkbox exercise.

4. Continuous Training and Reinforcement (Ongoing)

Employees receive regular micro-learning modules delivered monthly or quarterly, realistic phishing simulations integrated throughout the year, just-in-time training triggered when employees click phishing tests, and role-specific content as they progress through the curriculum. Training becomes part of your security culture, not an annual interruption.

5. Monitoring, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement (Monthly/Quarterly)

We deliver regular reports showing training completion rates, phishing simulation performance over time, behavioral improvement metrics, high-risk users requiring additional focus, and compliance documentation for auditors. You track whether security awareness is genuinely improving or if intervention is needed for specific departments or individuals.

6. Annual Programme Review and Refresh (Annually)

We conduct annual reviews to assess overall programme effectiveness, refresh content based on emerging threats, adjust training based on your organisation's evolving risk profile, update compliance documentation, and set goals for the coming year. Your security awareness programme continuously improves based on measurable outcomes.

Who This Is For: Staff Cyber Security Training Australia

This service is designed for Australian SaaS companies, professional services firms, financial services organisations, healthcare providers, and any business that needs to improve employee security behaviours, reduce human-related security incidents, and satisfy compliance requirements.

You are a good fit if:

• You need to satisfy ISO 27001 Annex A 6.3 requirements for ongoing security awareness, education, and training
• You are pursuing SOC 2 compliance and need evidence of personnel competence in security (Trust Service Criteria CC1.4)
• You are working towards Essential Eight maturity and need to demonstrate security-aware culture
• You have experienced phishing incidents or near-misses and want to prevent recurrence through better training
• Your current security awareness training consists of annual sessions that employees rush through and forget
• Your board, investors, or customers are asking how you address the human element of cybersecurity
• You need measurable data showing improvement in employee security behaviours, not just completion certificates
• You want to build a security-conscious culture where employees actively report threats rather than ignoring them

Why Choose Siege Cyber for Cyber Security Awareness Training

20+ years of cybersecurity expertise, not generic training content. Our Technical Director, Peter Stewart, has spent over two decades in offensive security and penetration testing. We design training based on real-world attack techniques we have seen succeed (and fail) in hundreds of engagements. You get training grounded in genuine security expertise, not generic awareness content written by training companies with no security background.

We understand Australian compliance requirements. ISO 27001 Annex A 6.3, SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria CC1.4, Essential Eight, APRA CPS 234 (for financial services), and the Privacy Act 1988 all require security awareness training. We know what Australian auditors expect and deliver programmes formatted for compliance evidence. If you are in a regulated industry, we understand your specific training obligations.

Behavioural change, not checkbox compliance. We design programmes that measurably improve security behaviours through ongoing micro-learning, just-in-time reinforcement, integrated phishing simulation, role-specific content, and gamification that maintains engagement. The goal is employees who actually recognise and report threats, not employees who click "next" through compliance training as fast as possible.

Modern content addressing 2026 threats. Our training addresses current and emerging threats including AI-powered phishing and deepfake attacks, QR code phishing and vishing, sophisticated BEC (Business Email Compromise) fraud, supply chain and third-party risks, and cloud security for remote workers. We update content quarterly to ensure your training remains relevant as threats evolve.

Official Vanta and Drata partner for compliance integration. If you are using compliance automation platforms, we provide the security awareness training these tools cannot deliver. Training completion integrates with your compliance dashboard, policy acknowledgments are tracked automatically, and audit reports are generated on demand. We bridge the gap between compliance tracking and actual security education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is ongoing security awareness training different from annual training sessions?

Annual training sessions deliver large amounts of information once per year, which employees quickly forget. Research shows that micro-learning (short, focused modules delivered regularly) improves retention and behavioural change significantly. Our ongoing programmes deliver 5-10 minute modules monthly or quarterly, reinforced by regular phishing simulations and just-in-time training when employees demonstrate risky behaviour. This continuous approach creates lasting behavioural change rather than temporary compliance.

How long does it take employees to complete the training?

Each micro-learning module takes 5-10 minutes to complete. Over the course of a year, employees typically spend 60-90 minutes total on security awareness training, delivered in manageable chunks rather than a single marathon session. This approach respects employee time while delivering better retention and engagement than traditional hour-long annual training sessions.

Can we customise the training for our industry or specific risks?

Absolutely. We provide role-specific training tracks for different departments and customise content to address your industry-specific risks, compliance requirements, internal policies, and lessons learned from your own security incidents. For example, financial services firms receive additional content on payment fraud and regulatory obligations, while healthcare organisations focus on patient data protection and HIPAA-equivalent requirements under the Privacy Act.

How do you measure whether training is actually working?

We track behavioural metrics, not just completion rates. Key metrics include phishing simulation click rates over time (should decrease), reporting rate (percentage who report suspicious emails, should increase), time-to-report (how quickly threats are flagged, should decrease), and real-threat reporting (employees flagging actual attacks). These metrics demonstrate whether security behaviours are genuinely improving or if you are just achieving compliance checkboxes without reducing risk.

Does security awareness training include phishing simulation?

Yes. Effective security awareness training must include regular phishing simulations to test whether employees can apply what they learned. We integrate realistic phishing campaigns throughout the year that mirror current attack techniques. Employees who click receive immediate micro-training explaining what they missed and how to recognise similar attacks in future. This combination of education and testing drives the greatest behavioural change.

How does security awareness training satisfy ISO 27001 and SOC 2 requirements?

ISO 27001 Annex A 6.3 requires organisations to provide appropriate information security awareness, education, and training, with periodic reviews to ensure effectiveness. SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria CC1.4 requires evidence that personnel have competence in security responsibilities. We provide documented training completion records, improvement metrics over time, phishing simulation results, role-based curricula, and policy acknowledgment tracking. This comprehensive documentation satisfies auditor requirements for both frameworks.

What happens to employees who consistently fail phishing tests or do not complete training?

We identify high-risk individuals in our reporting, but we recommend an educational approach rather than punitive measures. Employees struggling with security awareness should receive additional targeted training, one-on-one coaching, or role-specific reinforcement. Punishment typically reduces reporting rates as employees become afraid to admit mistakes. The goal is behavioural improvement through positive reinforcement and supportive education, creating a culture where employees feel empowered to report threats rather than hide mistakes.

Ready to Build a Security-Conscious Culture?

Annual security training sessions that employees rush through are not reducing your risk. Ninety-three percent of data breaches involve human error, and ineffective training programmes are not changing that statistic. Your employees can either be your biggest security vulnerability or your strongest line of defence. The difference is how you train them.

Book a free 30-minute consultation with our team. We will assess your current security awareness approach, conduct a baseline phishing simulation to measure current risk, and explain how an ongoing training programme would work for your organisation. You will leave the call understanding exactly where your employees stand today and what measurable improvements you can achieve.