Inoculating the Masses: Evaluating Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Like a disease, cybercrime is spreading across the world. The sums of money lost to these criminals seem to be increasing daily. Many technical solutions are on the market to detect and prevent the latest threats. However, these solutions don't prevent adversaries from exploiting the most common attack vector, the human. Many large organizations have budgets and teams responsible for training their employees to detect and evade phishing emails and other threats. The problem lies in the large portion of the population who doesn't have access to this regular training. This study will examine the landscape of available free training options and compare them against the most prevalent threats the average person faces.