Why is security awareness training important for businesses?

Cybercriminals exploit employees as the weakest link, with phishing emails driving 91% of attacks (Verizon). Security awareness training reduces this risk by teaching users to identify threats like malicious attachments or data scams, cutting breach costs (average $4.45M, per IBM). It also supports compliance with GDPR and SOX by fostering a security-first culture. Spambrella’s mSAT goes beyond awareness, using real-world phishing simulations to measure and improve user behavior, achieving up to 80% lower failure rates over time.