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Competence development process

Security Training

A structured process for developing the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to work securely with organisational information, systems and Assets.

Related domain: CybersecurityConcept ID: concept-security-training

Definition

Security Training is a structured process for developing users' knowledge, skills and attitudes concerning the secure use of organisational information, systems and Assets.

Human Explanation

Training helps users recognise Threats and make appropriate security decisions during everyday work.

Why it Matters

Regular, relevant training can strengthen Security Awareness and reduce avoidable actions that contribute to security incidents.

Conceptual Boundary

Security Training is not merely the delivery of information or evidence that a course was completed. Its purpose is to develop competence and support lasting changes in decisions and behaviour.

Practical Perspective

Training is most useful when it reflects real work, uses realistic scenarios, reinforces essential practices over time and is evaluated through behaviour rather than attendance alone.

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