Security Awareness Training Is Broken: What Actually Works In 2026
Security awareness training is broken — and the cybersecurity industry has known it for years, even if most organizations still act like it isn’t. Despite billions of dollars in program spending annually, data breaches driven by human error continue to surge. Employees click phishing links, fall for impersonation scams, and approve fraudulent transfers even after completing mandatory training. The problem isn’t a lack of training investment.