Did you know 34% of organizations lack cloud cybersecurity skills? It’s a stat that hits close to home, and is one of the reasons we provide hands-on, wraparound managed IT service support that includes cybersecurity awareness training and management alongside hosting, cloud management, etc., etc., etc.
Security awareness training has historically been one of those things you have to do once a year and then promptly forget about. A 40-minute video you watch while checking email. Something you check off a list. That wasn’t working for us, and we heard you loud and clear when you said it wasn’t working for you either.
So, in March 2025, we made a change. We began transitioning our clients to Arctic Wolf for cybersecurity awareness training, and we’re excited about it. Why? Let’s walk you through the change and, more importantly, what it means for your team.
No More “One-and-Done” Training
Those annual training sessions that took nearly an hour out of your team’s day? You don’t have to do them anymore. With Arctic Wolf, your team gets short, bite-sized training sessions twice a month, each just a few minutes . That’s it. This is especially effective since the latest research proves that microlearning (or bite-sized lessons) can improve retention rates by up to 80% compared to traditional methods. Having your staff absorb and retain small chunks of information is far better than large, dense content blocks (that they might have on in the background while doing emails).
These aren’t cookie-cutter videos, either. Training sessions come in all forms, like quizzes, interactive read-alongs, infographics, blogs, videos, and simulations, so it doesn’t feel repetitive or boring. That’s what we like the best. It’s constantly updated to reflect real-world threats and trends. This means your people are staying sharp, month after month, with the most up-to-date awareness possible. No more security amnesia.
Fully Hands-Off for You, Fully Engaging for Your Team
One of our goals with this switch was to make security awareness effortless for your leadership and IT team (and we mean literally).
Here’s how:
- Monthly Reports:
No more logging into websites or chasing metrics. You’ll get a report in your inbox that gives you a clear picture of your team’s progress, participation, and areas of strength (or concern). - End-User Summaries:
Your staff will receive their own monthly summaries so they can track their progress. No micromanaging required. - Zero Admin Work:
In terms of our part in all of this? Nothing has changed. We’re still managing the entire transition and rollout for you. There’s nothing you need to do on your end.
Still Phishing (But the Fun Kind)
Yes, we’re still doing monthly simulated phishing emails, and yes, they’re still designed to keep your team on their toes. Just with even better analytics and smarter simulations, because staying ahead of phishing tactics means testing real-world scenarios, not outdated tricks.
This is great news, as organizations using behavior-first phishing defense strategies with adaptive training, real-time threat reporting, and human-focused metrics have cut phishing incidents by up to 86%. Our simulated phishing emails are not only fun, they’re also extremely effective in fighting the online bad guys.
Meet Arctic Wolf: A Quick Overview
So, who exactly is Arctic Wolf? They’re one of the biggest names in cybersecurity today, protecting over 10,000 organizations worldwide with a platform that processes over 7 trillion security events every week. Their tech, powered by AI and backed by one of the world’s largest commercial security operations centers, doesn’t just detect threats. It automates and prioritizes responses, dramatically cutting down the noise so you only act on what matters.
For our clients, that means:
- Improved and scalable security awareness training that’s always on
- No increase in cost compared to the previous vendor
- Smarter insights without extra admin effort
- Real-time protection that keeps pace with today’s threat landscape
We could go on, but we know your time is valuable. So, if there’s anything to get from all this, just know that Arctic Wolf is the real deal, and we’re thrilled to bring their capabilities to you. We’re making this change because we believe cybersecurity should be continuous, not occasional, and it should empower your people, not overwhelm or bore them.
If you have questions about the new platform or want to chat through how it works for your team, you know where to find us.
