Strengthen Your Business: What Is Managed Security Awareness Training?

Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) across Australia face a growing number of cyber threats. Limited resources often make these businesses prime targets for cybercriminals. One of the most effective ways to reduce risk is through Managed Security Awareness Training (SAT) — a proactive, easy-to-manage solution that educates staff and strengthens your overall cyber defences.

What Is Managed Security Awareness Training?

Managed Security Awareness Training is an ongoing, outsourced program designed to teach employees how to recognise and respond to cyber threats like phishing, ransomware, and social engineering.

Rather than relying on a one-off PowerPoint session, modern SAT is:

• Ongoing – Regular training keeps staff updated as threats evolve
• Engaging – Delivered in bite-sized, story-driven videos or quizzes
• Tailored – Adapted to suit your industry and risk profile

By implementing Managed Security Awareness Training, businesses can introduce a powerful training strategy without burdening internal IT teams or paying for expensive external education programs that are quickly outdated.

Why Is It So Important for Australian SMBs?

According to IBM Security, 95% of data breaches involve human error. That includes clicking a dodgy link, using a weak password, or falling for a fake invoice.

A managed SAT program helps you:

• Minimise human error – Teach staff how to spot dodgy emails and scams
• Meet compliance requirements – Important for industries like finance and healthcare
• Avoid costly mistakes – A single breach can cost tens of thousands in downtime, lost data, and reputation

What Does Our Managed Cyber Security Awareness Platform Include?

The platform includes a story-based training platform designed for real-world impact. Their content is short, clever, and perfect for time-poor teams.

Features include:

• “TV-style” training episodes that staff actually enjoy watching
• Phishing simulation emails to test awareness of your staff
• Managed rollout and reporting so you don’t have to lift a finger

The platform also provides detailed reports that show which team members may need extra training — ideal for compliance or insurance audits.

How Easy is it to Implement Managed Cyber Security Awareness?

Implementing Managed SAT is straightforward.

The Platform integrates with your Microsoft365 tenant, meaning it can be activated immediately without a costly roll out. Staff receive a welcome email from the platform and the learning begins.

Management automatically receive reporting on staff compliance.

Once in place, SAT turns your employees into your strongest defence — rather than your biggest weakness.

Stay One Step Ahead

Cybercrime in Australia is growing. According to the ACSC, a cyber attack is reported every 6 minutes, and small businesses are now the most targeted group.

You don’t need an in-house cybersecurity team to protect your business — you just need a smart partner who can help your people stay informed and alert.

Next Steps…

At AST Technologies, we help Australian businesses roll out smart, effective security awareness training with minimal disruption.

• Easy to implement
• Fully managed and automated
• Designed for Aussie businesses

Want to learn more?
Reach out today to learn more of have us activate this service for your business.