Security Awareness Training
Empower Your People. Reduce Cyber Risk.
Your team is your first line of defense. Train them like it.
Most cyberattacks do not begin with advanced hacking tools. They start with a simple click, a reused password, or a moment of distraction. Technology alone cannot stop that.
Security Awareness Training from NextGen Automation helps your team recognize threats, respond correctly, and build safer habits without fear, blame, or disruption to daily work.
We help organizations turn human risk into human strength
- 26+ Years: Supporting cybersecurity programs for Canadian organizations
- 10,000+ Businesses: Protected across multiple industries
- Western Canada Coverage: Serving BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba
- Behaviour Focused Training: Designed to reduce real world risk, not just check a box
Why Security Awareness Training Matters
Most breaches start with:
- Phishing or spoofed emails
- Fake login pages
- Social engineering phone calls
- Weak or reused passwords
- Accidental data sharing
Attackers know exactly how to exploit busy and distracted employees.
Security Awareness Training helps your team:
Spot threats before damage occurs
Understand why security matters
Respond calmly and correctly
Reduce risk without slowing work
How NextGen Automation’s Security Awareness Training Works
Our approach is practical, engaging, and designed for workplaces like yours.
Baseline Risk Assessment
We start by understanding your current exposure.
- Phishing susceptibility: Testing how your team currently responds to suspicious links.
- Incident history: Reviewing past security events to find recurring patterns.
- Role-based risk: Identifying specific departments or roles that are targeted most often.
- Industry threats: Analyzing the specific types of attacks common in your sector.
This data ensures your training budget is spent where it will have the most significant impact.
Know your human risk before attackers do.
Ongoing, Bite-Sized Training
Annual security presentations rarely lead to lasting habit changes. Instead, we provide a consistent learning model that includes:
- Brief modules: Short lessons designed to be completed in minutes.
- Clear language: Practical information that avoids technical jargon.
- Realistic scenarios: Examples based on the actual emails and messages your employees see daily.
- Regular updates: Continuous education that keeps pace with new types of cyber threats.
This approach integrates into the work week without pulling staff away from their primary responsibilities.
Phishing Simulation and Testing
Practical testing is the most effective way to reinforce what employees learn. Our simulated campaigns allow you to:
- Identify red flags: Help staff recognize the subtle signs of a fraudulent email.
- Establish reporting habits: Teach employees the correct internal process for reporting a threat.
- Track progress: Monitor how click rates improve across the organization over time.
- Provide safe feedback: Correct mistakes in a neutral environment before a real breach occurs.
What’s Included with Security Awareness Training
NextGen’s training programs may include:
- Security awareness baseline assessments
- Ongoing employee training modules
- Phishing simulation and testing
- Email and social engineering education
- Password and credential hygiene training
- Data handling and privacy best practices
- Remote work security guidance
- Executive and role-based training options
- Reporting and risk metrics
Combine training with SOC, IAM, and ransomware protection.
Why Businesses Choose NextGen Automation
Training That Respects Your Team
No scare tactics. No blame. Just practical learning.
Behaviour-Focused Approach
We focus on habits, not just checklists.
Proven Experience
Trusted by 10,000+ businesses across 26+ years.
Local, Accountable Support
Serving Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba with Canada-based experts.
Frequently Asked Questions – Security Awareness Training
Is this training just a one-time video?
No. Cyber threats evolve every day, so one-and-done training doesn’t work. We provide ongoing, bite-sized lessons and simulated phishing tests that keep security top-of-mind without overwhelming your team’s schedule.
Will the phishing simulations trick my employees?
If an employee clicks a simulated phishing link, they are immediately given a brief, helpful tip on what red flags they missed. It’s a safe, no-blame way to learn before a real attacker strikes.
How do we know if the training is actually working?
We provide detailed reporting and analytics. You’ll be able to see exactly how your click rate drops over time, identify departments that might need extra help, and track your overall improvement in security posture.
My team is already busy; how much time does this take?
We focus on micro-learning. Most modules take less than 10 minutes to complete. By keeping the content short, engaging, and relevant, we ensure high retention rates without disrupting your daily operations.
Does this training cover more than just email phishing?
Yes. While phishing is a major focus, our training also covers password hygiene, mobile device security, safe web browsing, and social engineering, the tactics hackers use to manipulate people over the phone or in person.
Do you have more questions?
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What Our Customers Say
Make Security a Team Effort; Not an IT Burden
Your employees don’t want to cause security incidents.
They just need the right knowledge, tools, and support.
With Security Awareness Training from NextGen Automation, your team becomes a powerful layer of defence, working with your technology, not against it.
Not sure where your biggest risks are?
Get clarity before one click causes chaos.
Our Technology Partners
We work alongside leading security platforms and partners, such as Microsoft and Cisco, ensuring awareness training aligns with your broader IT and cybersecurity strategy, not isolated tools.
