Information Security Training

Overview

Infosec Training is a comprehensive security education platform designed to help organizations build a security-aware culture through structured learning and policy compliance. The platform consists of two integrated modules:

1. Security Awareness Training (SAT) - A policy-driven training system that ensures employees understand and acknowledge organizational security policies.

2. Learning Management System (LMS) - A course-based learning platform that delivers structured security education through interactive content, videos, and assessments.

Together, these modules provide a complete solution for security education, policy compliance, and training management, helping organizations meet regulatory requirements while building a security-conscious workforce.

Key Features

Security Awareness Training (SAT)

• Training Groups - Create and manage groups of employees for targeted policy training

• Policy Management - Assign policies to training groups for employee review and acceptance

• Compliance Tracking - Monitor policy acceptance rates and training completion

• Reporting - Generate detailed compliance reports for audit and management purposes

• Integration with LMS - Assign courses to training groups for comprehensive learning

Learning Management System (LMS)

• Course Management - Create, edit, and publish security training courses

• Chapter-based Learning - Organize course content into logical chapters for structured learning

• Multimedia Support - Include videos, documents, and interactive content

• Quizzes and Assessments - Test knowledge retention with built-in quiz functionality

• Progress Tracking - Monitor learner progress through courses and chapters

• Completion Certificates - Issue certificates upon course completion

Getting Started

This guide will help you set up and configure the Infosec Training platform for your organization.

Initial Setup for New Organizations

When a new organization is created, the Infosec Training modules start with blank slates. Follow these steps to set up your training environment:

1. Enable Modules - Ensure the "Security Awareness Training" and "Learning Management System" modules are enabled for your organization

2. Create Training Groups - Set up groups for different departments or training needs

3. Add Policies - Upload or create security policies for employee review

4. Create Courses - Develop security training courses in the LMS

5. Assign Training - Connect policies and courses to training groups

6. Invite Users - Add employees to the platform and assign them to training groups

Security Awareness Training (SAT)

The Security Awareness Training module focuses on policy awareness and acceptance tracking. It helps organizations ensure that employees have reviewed and acknowledged critical security policies.

Creating Training Groups

Training groups are collections of employees who need to complete the same set of policy training. Examples might include "All Employees GDPR Training," "IT Department Security Policies," or "New Hire Orientation."

To create a training group:

1. Navigate to SAT > Manage Training Groups

2. Click the Create Group button

3. Enter a name and description for the group

4. Select the policy document source (uploaded documents or internal policies)

5. Click Create

Adding Members to Training Groups

Once you've created a training group, you can add members:

1. Navigate to SAT > Manage Training Groups

2. Click on the training group you want to manage

3. Select the Members tab

4. Click Add Members

5. Select users from your organization

6. Click Add Selected Members

Assigning Policies to Training Groups

Policies are the core content that employees need to review and accept:

1. Navigate to SAT > Manage Training Groups

2. Click on the training group you want to manage

3. Select the Policies tab

4. Click Add Policies

5. Select policies from your document library

6. Click Add Selected Policies

Assigning Courses to Training Groups

You can enhance policy training with structured courses:

1. Navigate to SAT > Manage Training Groups

2. Click on the training group you want to manage

3. Select the Courses tab

4. Click Add Courses

5. Select courses from your LMS library

6. Click Add Selected Courses

Monitoring Compliance

Track policy acceptance and training completion:

1. Navigate to SAT > Training Report

2. View overall compliance statistics

3. Filter by training group or user

4. Export reports for audit purposes

Learning Management System (LMS)

The Learning Management System provides structured security education through interactive courses, videos, and assessments.

Creating Courses

Courses are the main educational units in the LMS:

1. Navigate to LMS > Manage Courses

2. Click Create Course

3. Enter a title and description

4. Select a category (e.g., "Security Awareness Training")

5. Click Create

Adding Chapters to Courses

Chapters help organize course content into logical sections:

1. Navigate to LMS > Manage Courses

2. Click on the course you want to edit

3. In the Chapters section, enter a chapter title

4. Click Add

5. Click on the newly created chapter to add content

Adding Content to Chapters

Each chapter can contain various types of content:

1. Navigate to the chapter editing page

2. Add a description using the rich text editor

3. Upload or link to video content

4. Add attachments (PDFs, presentations, etc.)

5. Create quizzes to test knowledge

Creating Quizzes

Quizzes help assess learner understanding:

1. Navigate to the chapter editing page

2. Click on the Quiz tab

3. Click Create Quiz

4. Add questions and multiple-choice answers

5. Designate correct answers

6. Save the quiz

Publishing Courses

Make courses available to learners:

1. Navigate to LMS > Manage Courses

2. Click on the course you want to publish

3. Toggle the Published switch to ON

4. Ensure all chapters are also marked as published

Monitoring Course Progress

Track learner engagement and completion:

1. Navigate to LMS > Reports > Compliance

2. View course completion statistics

3. Filter by course, user, or date range

4. Export reports for management review

User Experience

For Administrators

Administrators have access to all management features:

• Create and manage training groups

• Upload and assign policies

• Create and publish courses

• Generate compliance reports

• Monitor user progress

For Learners

Learners have a streamlined experience:

1. My Awareness Training - View assigned policies and acceptance status

2. LMS Dashboard - See enrolled courses and progress

3. Course View - Access course content, videos, and quizzes

4. Policy Review - Read and accept organizational policies

Best Practices

Training Group Organization

• Department-Based Groups - Create groups based on organizational structure

• Role-Based Groups - Group users by job function for targeted training

• Compliance-Based Groups - Create groups for specific regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)

Course Development

• Microlearning - Create short, focused courses for better retention

• Multimedia Content - Use videos, images, and interactive elements

• Regular Assessments - Include quizzes throughout courses, not just at the end

• Real-World Examples - Include case studies and scenarios relevant to your organization

Policy Management

• Clear Language - Ensure policies are written in accessible language

• Regular Updates - Review and update policies on a scheduled basis

• Acknowledgment Tracking - Require explicit acceptance of critical policies

• Version Control - Maintain policy versions and update history

Compliance Reporting

• Regular Audits - Schedule monthly or quarterly compliance reviews

• Targeted Follow-ups - Identify and address non-compliant users

• Executive Summaries - Provide high-level reports for management

• Detailed Records - Maintain comprehensive records for regulatory purposes

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• User Not Seeing Assigned Training - Verify user is correctly added to training groups

• Course Content Not Displaying - Check that chapters are marked as published

• Policy Acceptance Not Recorded - Ensure user has completed the full acceptance process

• Reports Not Showing Expected Data - Verify filter settings and data timeframes

Support Resources

• In-App Documentation - Refer to contextual help within the platform

• Admin Guide - Comprehensive documentation for administrators

• User Guide - Quick-start guide for learners

Conclusion

The Infosec Training platform provides a comprehensive solution for security awareness training and policy compliance. By combining structured learning through the LMS with policy-driven training in the SAT module, organizations can build a security-conscious culture while meeting regulatory requirements.

Start by creating training groups, adding policies, and developing courses tailored to your organization's specific security needs. Use the reporting tools to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement. With consistent use and management, the Infosec Training platform will help strengthen your organization's security posture through educated and aware employees.