Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Cybersecurity Employee Awareness Training
Why is cybersecurity awareness training important for employees?
It equips staff with knowledge to identify phishing, social engineering, and malware threats, reducing human error risks.
How often should employees complete cybersecurity awareness training?
Training should be conducted at least annually, with refresher modules after major incidents or policy updates.
What topics are covered in ERPSM’s awareness training?
Topics include password hygiene, phishing detection, safe browsing, data protection, and incident reporting procedures.
Third-Party Risk in Supply Chain Management
What is third-party risk in supply chain management?
It refers to cybersecurity, compliance, and operational risks introduced by vendors, contractors, or partners.
How can organizations mitigate third-party risk?
By conducting vendor risk assessments, requiring compliance certifications, and monitoring supplier security practices.
Why is continuous monitoring of third-party risk necessary?
Because vendor environments change over time, ongoing monitoring ensures early detection of vulnerabilities or breaches.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
SIEM collects, analyzes, and correlates security logs to detect threats, support compliance, and enable rapid incident response.
It refers to cybersecurity, compliance, and operational risks introduced by vendors, contractors, or partners.
Cybersecurity Awareness Training – General
How does awareness training reduce cyber incidents?
Employees learn to recognize suspicious activity, report incidents quickly, and follow secure practices.
What is ERPSM’s approach to cybersecurity awareness?
ERPSM combines interactive modules, real-world phishing simulations, and policy reminders to reinforce secure behavior.
KnowBe4 & ERP Software Management
How does KnowBe4 and ERPSM support cybersecurity training?
ERPSM is a authorized partner with KnowBe4 and provides phishing simulations, compliance modules, and reporting dashboards to strengthen employee resilience.
How does ERPSM integrate KnowBe4 with ERP systems?
ERPSM aligns KnowBe4 training data with ERP workflows, ensuring compliance tracking and seamless reporting.
Security Scorecard
What is a Security Scorecard?
A Security Scorecard is a rating system that evaluates an organization’s cybersecurity posture across multiple risk factors.
Why is Security Scorecard important for supply chain management?
It provides visibility into vendor security practices, helping organizations make informed procurement decisions.
How does ERPSM use Security Scorecard results?
ERPSM leverages scorecard insights to prioritize vendor audits, strengthen procurement policies, and reduce supply chain risk.
