SayPro Job Description: Security Awareness Training

SayPro Monthly January SCMR-5 SayPro Quarterly Classified Security and Data Protection Management by SayPro Classified Office under SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR

Position Title: Security Awareness Training Coordinator

Department: SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR, SayPro Classified Office

Reports To: SayPro Marketing Manager, SayPro Classified Security and Data Protection Manager

Job Summary: The Security Awareness Training Coordinator is responsible for providing regular, up-to-date security training for SayPro employees. The role includes ensuring that all employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to follow data protection policies, understand data security best practices, and recognize potential security threats. This training will cover key areas such as phishing prevention, identifying data breaches, protecting sensitive data, and promoting a culture of cybersecurity awareness within SayPro.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Training Development and Delivery:
   • Develop and implement comprehensive security awareness training programs that address the latest data security threats and best practices.
   • Organize monthly training sessions for SayPro employees, ensuring that content is relevant to current security challenges and the company’s data protection policies.
   • Deliver training sessions through a variety of formats, including in-person workshops, webinars, and online courses, ensuring accessibility to all employees.
   • Update training materials regularly to reflect evolving threats, new security tools, and regulatory changes.
2. Content Areas:
   • Data Protection Policies: Ensure employees understand SayPro’s data protection policies, emphasizing compliance with local and international regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
   • Phishing and Social Engineering: Train employees to recognize and report phishing attempts and other social engineering tactics used by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
   • Data Breaches: Educate employees on how to identify, report, and respond to potential data breaches, minimizing damage and ensuring quick remediation.
   • Secure Practices: Promote best practices for creating strong passwords, secure communication methods, and the use of encryption tools to protect data integrity.
3. Monitoring and Assessment:
   • Track employee progress through regular assessments, quizzes, and practical exercises to test knowledge retention and application of security principles.
   • Monitor engagement and participation levels to identify areas for improvement or additional support.
   • Provide regular feedback to employees on their performance and provide guidance on how to improve their security posture.
4. Collaboration with Security Team:
   • Work closely with the SayPro Classified Security and Data Protection team to stay informed about emerging threats and security technologies.
   • Align training programs with the SayPro Quarterly Classified Security and Data Protection Management strategy.
   • Collaborate with HR and department managers to ensure all new employees undergo security awareness training as part of their onboarding process.
5. Employee Support:
   • Serve as the first point of contact for employees with questions about data security or security awareness.
   • Offer one-on-one consultations to employees who may need additional support in understanding or applying security protocols.
   • Create and distribute clear and concise security guidelines to employees through email newsletters, intranet postings, or other internal communication channels.
6. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Maintain accurate records of training attendance, completion rates, and employee performance in security awareness programs.
   • Report training results and feedback to the management team on a quarterly basis, identifying trends, improvements, and areas requiring attention.
   • Prepare and submit monthly reports to the SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR on the status of training initiatives and any notable security incidents.
7. Continuous Improvement:
   • Stay informed about industry trends, emerging threats, and new training methods by attending relevant webinars, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.
   • Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the training program and make necessary adjustments based on feedback from employees and security incidents.

Qualifications:

• Education: A degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in information security or related roles, with a focus on training and awareness programs.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.
• Skills:
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Strong knowledge of data protection regulations, cybersecurity best practices, and common security threats.
  • Proficiency in training tools and software, with the ability to develop and deliver online courses.
  • Ability to engage employees in a variety of learning formats and adapt to different learning styles.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple training initiatives and priorities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Employee training completion rates (e.g., 100% participation in mandatory security awareness sessions).
• Improvement in security threat recognition (measured by quiz scores and simulations of phishing attacks).
• Employee feedback on training effectiveness (via surveys or post-training evaluations).
• Incident reduction related to human error or untrained employees (measured by tracking internal security breaches or near-misses).

Job Location: SayPro Marketing Royalty SCMR, SayPro Classified Office

Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week with occasional flexible hours for webinars or training sessions across different time zones.

This role is vital to ensure that SayPro employees are well-equipped to prevent security breaches, protect sensitive data, and create a secure working environment for the entire organization.