Most phishing training, and indeed most compulsory computer-based training

(CBT) modules, are largely ineffective in reducing incidents - and are

therefore a waste of time and resources.

Finally we have the data we need to challenge this, and find a better path

to user awareness that may actually reduce the frequency and impact of

cyber incidents.

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Matt Palmer

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