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Building a continuous learning cycle helps embed a culture of cyber awareness within an organization and ensures everyone is playing a role in protecting against threats.  \nWhy Continuous Learning Is Important  \nIt’s important that training is continual and timely. German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus pioneered experimental studies of memory in the late 19th century, culminating with his discovery of “The Forgetting Curve.” He found that if new information isn’t applied, we’ll forget about 75% of it after just six days.1  \nAlthough creating a large training module that checks the boxes for training compliance mandates and delivering it to employees once a year may be appealing, the resulting challenge is that security awareness will not be at the forefront of dayto-day operations.  \nBuilding a culture that rewards the positive behaviors that an organization wants to see doesn’t have to be complex and difficult to roll out. A little planning and creativity up front, with some check-ins during the year, can help ensure that you achieve organizational cybersecurity awareness throughout the year.  \nThis document is meant as an idea generator, to help you build out your security awareness and training program calendar.  \nThis step, building your calendar, comes after you have defined your program goals and strategy. For help with the first step, see the Defining Goals and Planning Your  Security Awareness and Training Program Guide.  \nThe Forgetting Curve  \nIf new information isn’t applied, we’ll forget about 75% of it after just six days.  \nLapsed time since learning: None Retention (%)  \n100%  \n20 minutes  \n58  \n1 hour  \n44  \n9 hours  \n36  \n1 day  \n34  \n2 days  \n28  \n6 days  \n25  \n31 days  \n21  \nSource: Hermann Ebbinghaus  \nSecurity Awareness and Training Aligned to Employee Onboarding  \nWhen a new hire is onboarded into your organization, it’s important that security awareness training is included in that onboarding process.  \nPresenting the essentials of good security behavior to new employees from day one helps to communicate to new hires that the organization values the security and protection of its data, networks, and users.  \nStart with an introductory training module that will teach learners how to describe the concept of information security awareness and training, and list actions that they can take to protect personal and company information.  \nFrom there, choose specific add-on modules that address the key areas that are important for your organization. For example, if you know that phishing is a particular concern for your organization, then you will want to select the phishing, social engineering, and email security modules as well. These can be bundled with the introductory module, or offered over a defined onboarding period.  \nYou may then want to test your users by running phishing simulation exercises. From there, users who fall victim to the simulated phish can be redirected to additional micromodules to be reminded of key teachings.  \n1  \nSample Onboarding  \nIntroductory Module  \nSelect Specific Topics: Phishing  \nSocial Engineering Email Security, etc .  \nRun Phishing Simulation  \nReengagement and Remediation Training  \nAssess and Determine Next Campaign  \nEmployee enters ongoing engagement series or is potentially rerouted back to the introductory modules or micromodules, until the desired outcome is reached.  \nFigure 1: The time between training modules can be days or weeks, depending upon your onboarding process.  \nBuild a Security Culture With Continuous Engagement  \nThroughout the year, it’s good practice to check in with employees and provide quick learning opportunities that help foster a culture of security awareness. 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