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Security Awareness Training

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Cyber Security Awareness Training Perth

Your staff are your first line of defence and your biggest security risk. Epic IT delivers managed cyber security awareness training for Perth businesses, combining simulated phishing, interactive learning modules, and ongoing progress tracking to reduce human error and build lasting security habits.

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90%+ of Breaches

Involve human error, making staff training the most effective security investment

Managed Platform

Fully managed training with simulated attacks, reporting, and strategy sessions

22+ Years

Protecting Perth businesses with cybersecurity services and staff education

Pay Per User

Flexible, scalable pricing that grows with your team

What is cyber security awareness training?

Cyber security awareness training is a structured programme that teaches your staff to recognise, avoid, and report cyber threats such as phishing emails, social engineering, ransomware, and credential theft. It transforms employees from a security vulnerability into an active line of defence.

For Perth businesses, the risk is real and growing. Phishing attacks are becoming more targeted and sophisticated, and a single click on a malicious link can compromise an entire network. Technical controls like firewalls and endpoint protection are essential, but they cannot prevent an employee from handing over their credentials to a convincing fake login page. That is where awareness training closes the gap.

Epic IT delivers cyber security awareness training as a fully managed service. We do not just give your staff access to a learning platform and walk away. We design targeted campaigns, run simulated phishing attacks, monitor completion and engagement, and hold regular strategy sessions to review results and adjust the programme. The goal is measurable behavioural change, not just compliance tick-boxes.

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Training platform features

Our managed cyber security awareness training platform combines automated learning with hands-on testing to build real security habits across your organisation.

Simulated phishing attacks

Fully automated simulated phishing, vishing, and smishing attacks test your organisation against real-world threat scenarios. We use thousands of customisable templates to target specific departments, roles, or behaviours. Staff who fall for a simulation receive immediate, non-punitive training that turns the moment into a learning opportunity.

Targeted learning campaigns

Our cybersecurity team designs training campaigns tailored to your business. We identify your weakest security points, then build a programme that addresses those specific risks. Content is customised by role, department, and risk level so that your finance team receives different training from your warehouse staff.

AI-powered adaptive content

The training platform uses machine learning to adapt content based on individual staff performance. Employees who consistently identify threats move to advanced modules, while those who struggle receive additional reinforcement. This ensures every team member is challenged at the right level without wasting time on content they have already mastered.

Dynamic, up-to-date modules

Cyber threats evolve constantly, and training content must keep pace. Our modules are regularly refreshed to reflect emerging attack vectors, new phishing techniques, and evolving compliance requirements. Your staff always train against current threats, not last year’s risks.

Dedicated strategy meetings

As part of your 12-month training campaign, our cybersecurity team holds scheduled review sessions to assess results, discuss trends, and adjust the programme. These meetings ensure your training investment delivers measurable improvement, not just participation numbers.

Comprehensive reporting and analytics

Track completion rates, phishing simulation results, risk scores by department, and improvement trends over time. Reports are formatted for board presentations, insurer evidence, and compliance documentation including SMB1001 and Essential Eight requirements.

Why security awareness training matters

Human error drives breaches

Over 90% of successful cyber attacks begin with a phishing email or social engineering. Technical controls alone cannot stop an employee from clicking a malicious link or sharing credentials.

Compliance and insurance

Cyber insurers and frameworks like SMB1001 increasingly require evidence of ongoing staff security training as a condition of coverage or certification.

Regulatory expectations

Australian Privacy Act obligations and industry-specific regulations expect organisations to take reasonable steps to protect data. Staff training is a core component of demonstrating due diligence.

Cost of a breach

The average cost of a data breach for Australian businesses continues to rise. Prevention through training is a fraction of the cost of incident response, legal exposure, and reputational damage.

Training and compliance frameworks

Cyber security awareness training is not a standalone initiative. It integrates directly with the compliance frameworks that Perth businesses are increasingly required to meet. The SMB1001 cybersecurity framework includes staff training requirements from Bronze+ tier upward, making awareness training a prerequisite for certification.

The Essential Eight framework addresses user application hardening and restricting administrative privileges, both of which are reinforced through training that teaches staff to recognise privilege escalation attempts and unsafe application behaviour. For businesses pursuing the Further Five, training supports controls around incident response readiness and security culture.

Our training programme also strengthens your access management posture. Staff who understand why MFA matters and how credential theft works are far more likely to follow access policies and report suspicious activity. Combined with our managed cybersecurity services, awareness training completes the human layer of your security strategy.

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How Epic IT delivers security awareness training

We manage the entire training lifecycle so your team gets measurable results without adding workload to your internal staff or IT team.

  1. Baseline assessment. We run an initial simulated phishing campaign across your organisation to establish a baseline. This shows your current click rates, credential submission rates, and reporting rates before any training begins.
  2. Campaign design. Based on the baseline results, we design a 12-month training campaign tailored to your risk profile. This includes module selection, phishing simulation frequency, department-specific content, and reporting cadences.
  3. Platform deployment. We enrol your staff on our managed training platform, configure role-based learning paths, and launch the first training modules. The platform integrates with your existing Microsoft 365 environment for seamless access.
  4. Ongoing simulations and training. Throughout the campaign, we run regular simulated phishing attacks, deploy new learning modules, and track individual and team progress. Staff who fail simulations receive immediate micro-training to reinforce the lesson.
  5. Review and reporting. We hold scheduled strategy meetings with your leadership team to review results, discuss emerging threats, and adjust the programme. Reports are provided for board presentations, insurer evidence, and compliance documentation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is cyber security awareness training, and why is it important for Perth businesses?

Cyber security awareness training is a structured programme that teaches staff to recognise and respond to cyber threats such as phishing, social engineering, and credential theft. For Perth businesses, it is essential because human error is the leading cause of data breaches. Epic IT delivers managed awareness training that combines simulated attacks, interactive learning, and ongoing reporting to build lasting security habits across your organisation.

How does Epic IT deliver cyber security training in Perth?

We deliver training through a fully managed online platform accessible to both in-office and remote teams. The programme includes simulated phishing campaigns, role-based learning modules, AI-powered adaptive content, and scheduled strategy sessions with our cybersecurity team. Everything is managed by Epic IT so your internal team does not need to administer the platform.

What topics does the training cover?

Our training covers phishing recognition, password security, safe browsing habits, data handling, social engineering tactics, incident reporting procedures, and compliance requirements. Content is regularly updated to reflect emerging threats and is customised based on your industry, staff roles, and risk profile.

How often should my business run security awareness training?

Security awareness training should be continuous, not a one-off event. Epic IT delivers training as a 12-month managed programme with regular phishing simulations, new learning modules, and quarterly review sessions. This ongoing approach ensures staff remain vigilant and security habits are reinforced over time.

How much does cyber security awareness training cost in Perth?

Our training is priced on a flexible per-user basis, so you only pay for staff actively enrolled. Pricing scales with your team size and the scope of the programme. Epic IT provides awareness training as part of our managed cybersecurity services, ensuring ongoing management rather than a one-off project. Contact us for a tailored quote.

Does security awareness training help with SMB1001 or Essential Eight compliance?

Yes. The SMB1001 framework requires staff training from Bronze+ tier upward, and the Essential Eight includes controls that are reinforced through awareness training. Our reporting is formatted to provide the evidence auditors and insurers require for compliance documentation.