Security awareness training is often overlooked or treated as a gap in employee training for several reasons:

1. Lack of Awareness: Many employees may not fully understand the importance of security awareness training or the potential risks associated with cyber threats. Without a clear understanding of the impact of their actions on cybersecurity, employees may not prioritize security training.
2. Limited Resources: Organizations may allocate limited resources to security awareness training compared to other areas of cybersecurity. Training programs may be seen as an additional cost rather than a critical investment, resulting in insufficient attention and resources dedicated to employee education.
3. Changing Threat Landscape: Cybersecurity threats and attack methods are constantly evolving. Staying up to date with the latest threats and training materials can be challenging for organizations. It requires continuous effort and resources to keep security awareness training programs relevant and effective.
4. Perception of Inconvenience: Employees may perceive security awareness training as time-consuming or disruptive to their regular work. If training sessions are not adequately designed, engaging, or relevant to employees’ roles, they may view them as burdensome and be less likely to actively participate or retain the knowledge.
5. Lack of Accountability: Organizations may not establish clear accountability and responsibility for security awareness training. Without a designated individual or team responsible for implementing and reinforcing training programs, there is a higher likelihood of neglecting this crucial aspect of cybersecurity.
6. Cultural Factors: Organizational culture plays a significant role in prioritizing security awareness. If security is not emphasized as a core value, employees are less likely to prioritize security training. A lack of leadership support, inadequate communication, or a focus solely on productivity can hinder the adoption of security awareness practices.
7. Limited Engagement and Reinforcement: One-time training sessions or occasional reminders are often insufficient to drive long-term behavioral changes. Effective security awareness training requires ongoing engagement, reinforcement, and integration into daily workflows to ensure employees maintain security-conscious behaviors.

Given the increasing scrutiny of third-party providers by cybersecurity insurers, organizations are recognizing the importance of comprehensive security awareness training. It is crucial to foster a culture of security, provide regular training sessions, reinforce best practices, and ensure accountability at all levels of the organization. Continuous evaluation and improvement of security awareness programs are necessary to address the evolving threat landscape effectively.