JOSHUA CRUMBAUGH

CMMC Level 2 compliance demands more than generic cybersecurity training—it requires role-specific training to tackle unique risks across your organization. Each department, from Helpdesk to Developers, faces distinct threats based on the data they handle. In this blog, we break down why role-based training is critical for CMMC compliance, focusing on key roles like SOC Analysts, Network Engineers, and HR personnel. We offer practical tips to ensure these roles are prepared to safeguard CUI and meet stringent security standards.

This blog post explores the concept of learned helplessness in phishing susceptibility, using the story of Mike, a diligent accountant, to illustrate how repetitive, unfair phishing training without feedback can lead even cautious employees to feel powerless and give up. The post argues that “gotcha” phishing simulations set employees up to fail, fostering disengagement rather than improving security awareness. The solution? Just-in-time training and gamification, which provide real-time, constructive feedback and make training both fair and engaging. This shift from punitive tactics to educational, empowering methods breaks the cycle of learned helplessness and strengthens employees’ phishing defenses. The post concludes with a call to action to adopt PhishFirewall’s innovative, automated approach to phishing training.