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Organisations face increasing pressure to protect themselves from emerging threats and growing regulatory demands.

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For CIOs, CISOs, and IT directors, the challenge of staying ahead can feel daunting. At Gamma, we offer a solution: a comprehensive partnership with KnowBe4 that focuses on empowering your workforce with the knowledge and tools to safeguard your organisation effectively.

Our partnership enables you to build a regulation-resilient security culture. By combining cutting-edge security awareness solutions and phishing prevention tools with a human-first approach, Gamma helps your organisation remain compliant while reducing cyber risk.

Why security awareness is critical for today’s organisations

As cyber threats become more complex, regulations such as DORA, NIS2, and GDPR have made it clear that organisations must take a proactive stance in securing their digital assets. Yet, despite these technical advances, the human element remains a significant vulnerability: in 2024, 68% of all breaches involved human error, as outlined in the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. This highlights the importance of implementing continuous security awareness programs to mitigate risks.

At Gamma, we understand that a well-informed workforce is one of your most powerful defences. However, security awareness isn’t about one-time efforts or checking compliance boxes – it’s about ongoing employee education. This regular education is essential, as companies with strong programs save an average of $258,629 per breach, according to IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report. The same report shows the average cost of a data breach has risen to $4.88 million.

Phishing prevention: Protecting your organisation from the inside

Phishing attacks remain one of the most prevalent and dangerous forms of cybercrime. Despite employees being told the risks of unknown links, many still click on them, according to the National Cyber Security Centre. This gap between awareness and action highlights the need for continuous phishing awareness.

At Gamma, we tackle this challenge through phishing simulation tools provided by KnowBe4. Organisations that implement phishing prevention strategies see a 70% reduction in phishing-related incidents, as reported by Cybersecurity Tribe’s 2024 State of the Industry Report. However, reporting remains an issue: only 3% of employees report phishing emails to management, which only serves to further underline the importance of educating employees on effective reporting.

Humanising cybersecurity: Gamma’s secure strategy

A significant challenge organisations face is making cybersecurity relevant to all employees. Many view it as a technical issue or a compliance task rather than something they must actively engage with daily. At Gamma, we adopt a human-first approach to cybersecurity. Through our secure go-to-market strategy, we integrate KnowBe4’s content into programs tailored to resonate with employees at every level.

Tailoring security awareness content for each role makes it more relevant, ensuring that every individual understands how their actions impact the organisation’s security. Embedding this education into daily tasks means employees take ownership of cybersecurity as part of their work.

The power of ongoing education

One-off cybersecurity sessions aren’t enough to combat the sophisticated attacks seen today. Regular education and interactive simulations contribute to a more vigilant workforce. In fact, organisations with robust security awareness programs see a 70% reduction in security incidents.

In addition to improving security, investing in awareness training can save organisations significant costs. With the average cost of a breach rising to $4.88 million, those who proactively invest in their employees’ education stand to reduce these financial impacts.

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