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The Role of Staff Training in Breach Prevention

ByPrivacyiQ

Human error causes most data breaches. Training is your first defence. Here’s what good training includes.

Even the best systems fail when staff don’t understand data risk. Good training should cover:

  • Recognising phishing emails
  • Secure data sharing practices
  • How to report suspected breaches
  • Why sending the wrong file is a big deal

Make it:

  • Short and practical
  • Role-specific
  • Regularly refreshed

Training isn’t optional — it’s your insurance policy against simple mistakes becoming major incidents.

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