Implementation of comprehensive network security awareness training for banking employees

Posted: Jun 20, 2022

• Victoria Hernandez
• Zoey Brown
• Zoey Gonzalez

Abstract

The banking sector faces an unprecedented convergence of cybersecurity challenges, where technological vulnerabilities intersect with human behavioral patterns to create complex security risks. Traditional network security awareness training programs have predominantly focused on compliance requirements and standardized content delivery, often failing to address the dynamic nature of cyber threats and the psychological factors that influence employee behavior. This research introduces a paradigm shift in security training methodology by developing a comprehensive framework that integrates behavioral science, adaptive learning technologies, and real-time threat intelligence specifically designed for the banking environment. Financial institutions operate within a unique ecosystem characterized by stringent regulatory requirements, high-value digital assets, and sophisticated threat actors. The human element remains the most vulnerable component in this ecosystem, with studies indicating that approximately 85% of security breaches involve human factors. This research addresses these limitations through the development of an innovative training framework that transforms security awareness from a periodic compliance exercise into an integrated cognitive capability. The framework's novelty lies in its multi-dimensional approach that simultaneously addresses cognitive, behavioral, and contextual factors influencing security behavior.