Security Awareness Training India — Employee Cybersecurity Programs & Phishing Simulation
90% of successful cyberattacks exploit human behaviour — not technical vulnerabilities. A well-configured firewall means nothing if an employee clicks a phishing link. MDIT Services delivers Security Awareness Training programs in India that systematically reduce your human risk — through engaging training modules, realistic phishing simulations, and measurable behaviour change metrics. Used by 100+ organisations across India from 10-person startups to 5,000-employee enterprises.
Training Programs We Offer
1. Phishing Simulation & Awareness
We send realistic phishing emails to your employees — tailored to your industry, your company’s branding context, and current attack trends. Employees who click are immediately redirected to a short, non-punitive training moment. After each campaign you receive click rates, credential submission rates, and department-wise vulnerability scores. Monthly or quarterly campaigns available.
2. Security Awareness E-Learning (LMS)
A library of 20+ bite-sized modules covering phishing, password security, MFA, ransomware, safe browsing, data handling, remote work security, and DPDP Act obligations. Delivered via your existing LMS (or our hosted platform), with completion tracking and quiz scores.
3. Instructor-Led Live Workshops
Onsite or virtual sessions (2-4 hours) for teams of any size. Our trainers use real-world Indian attack examples (banking phishing, UPI fraud, WhatsApp impersonation) to make training immediately relevant. Available in English and Hindi.
4. DPDP Act Staff Training
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 creates obligations for all staff who handle personal data. Our DPDP-specific module covers what personal data is, lawful basis for processing, consent requirements, breach reporting obligations (72-hour CERT-In notification), and what staff can/cannot share. Mandatory for all data fiduciaries.
5. Executive & Board Cybersecurity Briefing
30-minute, jargon-free briefings for CXOs and board members covering current threat landscape, regulatory obligations (RBI, SEBI, DPDP Act), and the business case for cybersecurity investment. Available as a standalone session or as part of an annual awareness program.
6. Vishing & Social Engineering Simulations
Beyond email phishing — our team makes pretext phone calls to your employees testing whether they disclose sensitive information, reset passwords without verification, or follow social engineering scripts. Results identify your most vulnerable communication channels.
Compliance Coverage
- CERT-In — security awareness for all staff handling critical systems
- RBI Cybersecurity Framework — mandatory security awareness training for bank staff
- PCI DSS Requirement 12.6 — security awareness training for all cardholder data environment personnel
- ISO 27001 Annex A.7.2.2 — information security awareness, education, and training
- DPDP Act 2023 — staff training on personal data handling obligations
- SEBI CSCRF — cybersecurity training for employees of SEBI-regulated entities
Measurable Outcomes
Our programs track real behaviour change — not just completion rates:
- Phishing click rate (before vs after training benchmark)
- Credential submission rate reduction
- Incident reporting rate (positive metric — trained employees report more)
- Quiz and knowledge assessment scores by department
- High-risk employee identification for targeted follow-up
Pricing
| Program | Scope | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Phishing Simulation (single campaign) | Up to 100 employees | ₹15,000 |
| Phishing Simulation (quarterly x4) | Up to 100 employees | ₹40,000/year |
| Live Workshop (half day) | Up to 50 attendees | ₹30,000 |
| E-Learning Annual License | Up to 100 users | ₹45,000/year |
| Annual Awareness Program | Phishing + LMS + 2 workshops | ₹80,000/year |
| Enterprise (500+ employees) | Custom | ₹2,00,000+/year |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should security awareness training be conducted?
Regulatory frameworks (RBI, PCI DSS, ISO 27001) require at least annual training. Best practice is quarterly phishing simulations with monthly micro-learning modules and an annual in-depth workshop. Behaviour change research shows that monthly reinforcement reduces phishing susceptibility by 60-80%.
Can training be done in Hindi?
Yes. MDIT delivers live workshops in both English and Hindi. Our LMS modules are available in English, with Hindi versions available for core phishing and password security modules.
What industries do you serve for security awareness?
BFSI (banks, NBFCs, insurance, fintech) · Healthcare · IT/ITES · Manufacturing · E-commerce · Government · Educational institutions · Professional services firms.
Related Services
- Virtual CISO Services
- DPDP Act Compliance
- Ransomware Readiness Assessment
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Compliance Audit Services
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