Optiv Cybersecurity Education

Optiv Cybersecurity Education is a training program offered by Optiv Security Inc. that aims to address the human element of security and reduce risk. According to the vendor, this program is designed for small, medium, and large organizations in various professions and industries, including IT professionals, security professionals, compliance officers, risk managers, and the healthcare industry.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Approach: According to the vendor, Optiv Cybersecurity Education takes a comprehensive approach to training by offering both general end-user awareness and role-based training. It focuses on establishing a solid foundation for the general user base and includes simulated phishing campaigns to provide insight and mitigate risks.

General End-User and Role-Based Training: The vendor states that this program works with stakeholders to identify appropriate training for end-users and provides meaningful, relevant, and current training content. It offers formalized training with reinforcement materials like newsletters, posters, and digital images. Additionally, it includes role-based training to address specific job functions and responsibilities.

Simulated Phishing: According to the vendor, Optiv Cybersecurity Education assesses end-user behavior and awareness through simulated phishing tests. It utilizes analytics to inform security awareness training program decisions and provides a customizable library of email, landing page, and training page templates for targeted stimulation. Users are automatically enrolled in additional training based on their performance.

Gamified Courses: The vendor claims that this program offers gamified courses like CyberBOT® and Unpack the Hack®, which involve users in defeating masterminds and capturing criminals in virtual scenarios. It also provides a Security Awareness Circuit Training portfolio for real-world scenario training.

Just-in-Time Training: The vendor states that Optiv Cybersecurity Education deploys microlearning courses to rapidly socialize emerging threats. It reinforces appropriate security-aware behavior without major impacts on business processes and offers over 80 Rapid Awareness and SecurityBytes microlearning courses, each lasting less than 5 minutes. According to the vendor, this enables continuous learning and reinforcement of cybersecurity knowledge.

Consistency, Variety, Relevance, and Applicability: According to the vendor, this program emphasizes the importance of consistency in knowledge retention. It includes formal courses, informal reinforcement materials, and phishing simulations for effectiveness over time. The vendor claims that it provides a variety of training options to cater to different learning preferences and ensures that the training content is relevant and applicable to the specific needs of the organization.

Integration with Other Optiv Services: According to the vendor, Optiv Cybersecurity Education enables the combination of cybersecurity education with other Optiv services. It supplements existing engagements with relevant training for improved outcomes and helps identify security gaps and areas of need through training. The vendor also claims that it incorporates other services to assess the effectiveness of security controls and user behavior.