HRMN 406: Training Implimentation and Evaluatiion

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Present-day cloud computing programs allow staff members’ unequaled flexibility, including the capacity to share, store and access documents in any part of the globe. Nevertheless, cloud computing has seen a simultaneous rise in cybercrime, regardless of installing high-end firewalls, antivirus protection programs, and numerous other cybercrime safety-related protocols, since cyber criminals weave new means of breaching networks and gaining access to private and confidential data (Ross, 2019). Therefore, cyber security is important for all organizations operating on digital platforms. Such organizations should prioritize developing and adopting a proper training program that addresses the challenge within the company's employees and across the business infrastructure. 

Data is precious to an organization, and if lost, it can lead to a waste of time and revenue; therefore, it is essential to invest appropriately in comprehensive cyber-security training programs (Ross, 2019). Outlined below is a proper plan that can be deployed as a cyber-security training program;

a. Promote Cyber Security Awareness Within the Business Organization. 

To begin with, the organization executives should ensure that there is cyber security awareness amongst the staff members by carrying out regular cyber security awareness programs, passive reminders, and use of other awareness techniques that can contribute to enhancing the employees' realization of the value of data held within the company, and effect or impact of data breach to the company, partners and victims (Ross, 2019). Creating cyber security awareness among the staff members can play a key role in lowering the risks of cyber-attacks and saving on resources. At the same time, the organization should consider investing heavily in quality security programs.

b. Offer Cyber Security Training.

It is crucial for organizations to offer regular cyber security education to both new and existing employees. Cyber security awareness should include a digital security education course that informs all company employees on utilizing various tools effectively and the best practices that employees can utilize to ensure that the business organization is not exposed to any cyber-attack vulnerabilities (Saylordotorg, 2012). These education programs highlight different security concepts that staff members should remain vigilant on, such as data theft, social engineering, and data categorization. Staff members should be educated on detecting and avoiding malware, especially downloading such programs onto any of the organization's system of networks (Simplify Training, 2022). As an employer, there are various modules of courses that employees can be enrolled in depending on their roles, interests, and hierarchy in the organization. Alongside taking the education courses, the organization should consider maintaining up-to-date technology with updated security features certified by the respective industry.

c. Establish Security Policies and Procedures.

Upon enrolling the staff members in these courses, the company should establish and adopt a new set of security policies that must be followed when handling company-related data. To begin with, the company can opt to limit access to potentially harmful sites properly (Indeed Editorial Writers, 2020), control the installation of unauthorized software by the company management, and interdict staff members from connecting external storage spaces to the company system network. 

d. Evaluate and Assess Employees with Regular Security Tests.

Executive security training ought to be made a regular routine amongst the company employees, which can prove advantageous and effective to an organization. It can be attained through structured workshops where the organization may invite security professionals to notify and sensitize the company's staff members on security-related aspects such as best practices and their benefits and essentiality to the organization and its environment. In addition, the organization can organize exams and tests for their employees on a regular basis in order to evaluate and assess their preparedness in countering any form of a security breach. These exam tests and seminars can help the organization identify its vulnerabilities and sharpen its skills to strengthen its weaknesses at the same time. They can also assist in realizing the future potential threats and inform on early preparedness (Ross, 2019). For a digitally connected business organization to work effectively and efficiently, developing a well-structured cyber-security protocol and intervention plan as a contingency plan is essential. The contingency plan ensures that all personnel roles are clearly defined, thus, putting the organization at an advantage, in terms of response, in case of a data breach.

e. Establish a Cyber Security Department.

For the organization to have a better opportunity of countering any potential cyber-crime threat before its occurrence, the company should consider setting up a team of cyber security experts. This team can effectively recruit and train new and existing employees on the digital platform work culture and protocols and orient their processes in accordance with the upcoming cyber security processes and best practices (Saylordotorg, 2012). The number of experts typically depends on the nature and size of the business organization, whereas a small organization may require a relatively small number of experts. On the other hand, a large organization may require a huge number of security experts in order to manage daily operations. 

References

Indeed Editorial Writers. (2020, December 10). What Is On-the-Job Training?. Indeed. Retrieved September 1, 2022, from https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/starting-new-job/what-is-on-the-job-training?mna=5&aceid=&gbraid=0AAAAADgc-H76O3DwgG3QLsuHxdmW9Vaee&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3eeXBhD7ARIsAHjssr9dtVv-st2lGxHxdOA8IUP8HrWXWJVD8iElM-xLLZSvlWw9Wqlr6HwaAn_oEALw_wcB

Ross, S. C. (2019).  Training and Development in Organizations: An Essential Guide for Trainers. Routledge.

Saylordotorg. (2012). Training: Not Like It Used to Be. Retrieved September 1, 2022, from https://saylordotorg.github.io/text_human-resource-management/s12-training-and-development.html

Simplify Training. (2022). Creating a Custom Training Plan for Your Organization. Retrieved September 1, 2022, from https://simplifytraining.com/article/creating-a-custom-training-plan/