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Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Untrained employees are often the weakest link in any organization’s cybersecurity defenses. LeadingIT’s Cybersecurity Awareness Training helps Chicago-area businesses arm their staff with the knowledge to recognize threats, avoid risks, and become active participants in your security posture.

The Risks of Not Training Your Team

  • Phishing & Social Engineering Failures

    Employees receive hundreds of emails daily and without proper training, they might unknowingly click malicious links or hand over credentials. A single mistake can compromise your entire network.

  • Lost Productivity & Downtime

    A breach often leads to system lockdowns, forensic investigations, and compliance reporting. These operations can grind daily productivity to a halt and sideline your core business.

  • Reputational Damage & Lost Trust

    Cyber incidents get noticed and customers, partners, and regulators hold companies responsible. Reputational fallout from a public breach can be very difficult (and costly) to repair.
  • Financial Penalties & Compliance Violations

    Regulations like HIPAA, PCI DSS, FTC guidelines, and Chicago-area data privacy rules require documented employee security training. Failing to comply may result in audits, penalties, and legal liabilities.

Benefits of LeadingIT Cybersecurity Awareness Training

  • Decrease Human Risk

    Through simulated phishing drills, we assess how your team reacts and identify individuals who need follow up training.
  • Ongoing Learning Culture

    Learning isn’t a one-time workshop. We provide quarterly bite sized modules and refresher sessions to keep cybersecurity top of mind year-round.
  • Custom Training Content

    Generic content doesn’t stick. We tailor training to your industry and staff roles (e.g., healthcare, law offices, municipalities, manufacturers) so scenarios are real and relevant.

  • Department-Specific Modules

    From IT and finance to HR and sales, each department faces unique risks. We tailor training to each team’s specific threat landscape and workflows.

  • Compliance Documentation & Reporting

    We deliver digital certificates, completion tracking, and detailed reporting, perfect for audits and regulatory reviews, including HIPAA, PCI DSS, and FTC.

  • Expert Support & Guidance

    Our cybersecurity specialists are always ready, from initial phishing simulations to dive deeper debriefs, support is available year round to address new threats or questions.

Comprehensive IT Services
Offered by LeadingIT

    IT Support You Can Trust

    35+

    Team Members

    1 Hour

    or less response time

    3,500+

    Endpoints managed

    150+

    Active Clients

    15+

    Years of Service

    What Our Clients Are Saying About Our Services

    Eric
    Services Industry
    The best IT provider is the one you never have to see. LeadingIT came out to make corrections to our system on day one and I haven’t seen them since because we don’t need them. They are managing everything behind the scenes and if/when we need them they have the problem fixed immediately….Perfect!
    Thom
    Municipality
    We were not looking for an IT consultant, we were looking for an IT partner. Even better, LeadingIT has become the HPD’s IT “department”. They are a call or click away- at one flat monthly service rate plus cost-effective purchasing power for computers and related equipment.
    Mike
    Consulting Firm, LeadingIT Client Since 2015
    LeadingIT is awesome, they are very knowledgeable and quick to help when we’re having issues or even just need clarification on something. They have a team mentality and aren’t afraid to pull their thoughts together to help deliver exactly what we’re asking for.
    Michael
    Municipality, LeadingIT Client Since 2013
    We engaged Stephen and his staff over 6 years ago to take over day-to-day IT and help desk management. LeadingIT is a professional organization that takes the hassle out of keeping our workstations updated and network secure. They get the job done each and every time.
    Elizabeth
    Consulting Firm, LeadingIT Client Since 2015
    We are very impressed with the LeadingIT’s service, attention to detail, support, response time and professionalism! Our team is incredibly happy with everything. The system that LeadingIT has to submit issues and questions is super convenient and the follow-up and time to get issues resolved is quick and efficient. I would recommend LeadingIT to everyone.
    Al
    Services Industry, LeadingIT Client Since 2016
    What a great bunch of people to work with. They are a young motivated, innovative group with the drive to keep our company up to date with the leading edge of technology. Dependable, reliable, and fast problem solvers on many levels. I have had the pleasure to work with Stephen and his crew on a daily basis and have the confidence that whoever answers the call, I will be taken care of in a fast professional manor. Kudos to Stephen and his company.

      Contact LeadingIT today for expert Cybersecurity Awareness Training

      Call us now to learn how we can help train your staff to identify cybersecurity threats to your business!