#security awareness training

Security awareness tips, industry news, and product updates.

Setting up two-factor authentication
Security Awareness TipsProduct Updates

Stronger Logins with TOTP Two-Factor Authentication

empowsec supports time-based one-time password (TOTP) two-factor authentication so that even a stolen password cannot open an account. Here is how it works and why it matters for every security-conscious organization.

David Kowalski·7/17/2026·6 min read
Configuring single sign-on for empowsec
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Single Sign-On for empowsec: SAML, OIDC, and OAuth Explained

empowsec supports single sign-on via SAML 2.0, OIDC, and OAuth, with per-domain configuration, attribute mapping, auto-provisioning on first login, and cross-domain authentication for white-label deployments - centralizing access and reducing password risk.

David Kowalski·7/15/2026·9 min read
An online security terms glossary
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empowsec Security Glossary: Plain-Language Terms for Teams

empowsec publishes a free, searchable security glossary that defines common security and phishing terms in plain language, available in English and German, making it a practical reinforcement resource for onboarding and ongoing security awareness.

Sarah Mitchell·7/13/2026·9 min read
Free online security tools from empowsec
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empowsec Free Security Tools Suite: Eight Tools, No Login

empowsec offers eight free public security tools - no account required. From password strength testing to live email authentication checks, these tools give anyone a quick way to spot weaknesses and illustrate the kind of awareness empowsec builds across an entire organization.

Sarah Mitchell·7/11/2026·9 min read
Importing employees from a CSV file
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User Management, CSV Import, and Employee Onboarding

empowsec makes it easy to add employees one at a time or in bulk via CSV, organize them into departments and groups, assign granular roles, and ensure every new user receives a smooth onboarding experience with welcome emails and registration reminders.

David Kowalski·7/9/2026·8 min read
An employee risk score profile
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How the empowsec Employee Risk Scoring Engine Works

empowsec's risk scoring engine assigns weighted points to every phishing and training event, applies time decay so recent behavior matters most, and rolls scores up to department and company level so you can target help where it is actually needed.

Marcus Chen·6/29/2026·8 min read
A security training completion certificate
Compliance & RegulationsProduct Updates

Training Completion Certificates: Proof for Audits

empowsec issues verifiable completion certificates every time a learner finishes an assignment or course, giving compliance teams clean, downloadable PDF evidence they can present to auditors without any extra effort.

Natalie Hoffmann·6/27/2026·7 min read
Managing training assignments and due dates
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Training Courses, Due Dates, Escalation and Renewals

empowsec lets you bundle modules into courses, assign them to users or departments with due dates, automate reminders and manager escalations, and set up annual renewals - so compliance training runs itself rather than requiring manual follow-up.

Natalie Hoffmann·6/25/2026·9 min read
Listening to narrated security training
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Text-to-Speech Narration for Security Awareness Training

empowsec training pages can include spoken narration generated by text-to-speech, available in both English and German, with multiple natural-sounding voice choices per page. Narration improves accessibility and supports learners who absorb information better by listening.

Elena Vasquez·6/21/2026·7 min read
Hands-on interactive security exercises
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Interactive Training Page Types in empowsec: Part 2

Part 2 of empowsec's interactive page types covers the hands-on practice formats: click-to-match, ordering, fill in the blanks, email red-flag finder, and chat simulation - each designed to make learners practice the skill, not just read about it.

Sarah Mitchell·6/19/2026·9 min read