Essentials Security Awareness Training Module Update - June 2024

New Modules

Module Name	Course Code
Email Protection Tools	beg_i_eml2
Mobile Devices: Common Risks and Threats	beg_md_crt
Mobile Devices: Physical Security Fundamentals	beg_md_psf
Email Attack Methods: Credential Compromise	beg_cc
Perfecting Passwords	beg_ppass
Remote Working: Reducing the Risks	beg_rw_redr
Public Data vs Non-Public Data	eg_pub_data
Security Data: Know Your Role	beg_sd_kyr
The Problem With Public Wi-Fi	avsswifi
Travel Security	int_i_tra
When Emotions Run High: USB Drives	erh_usb
Security Basics: Passwords and Authentication	sb_pass_auth

 

Proofpoint will also be removing the following modules on June 14, 2024:

Retiring Modules

Module Name	Course Code
Email Protection Tools	eml2
Email Security on Mobile Devices	eml6
Mobile Device Security	mbd
Multi-Factor Authentication	mfa
Password Management	pwm
Physical Security	phy1
PII in Action	pii2
PII In Action	vpii2
Security Beyond the Office	sbo
Security Essentials	ess
USB Device Safety	usb
Password Policy	pwd

 

Will I be able to assign these modules to new customers before June 14, 2024?

Yes. 

Why are these changes happening?

Proofpoint is continuously updating training content to provide world-class education to our customers. The new modules use the latest Proofpoint formatting (e.g. live action, animation) designed to encourage engagement from end-users and increase knowledge retention.

What happens if my users have been assigned modules that are being retired?

Beginning June 14, 2024, you will no longer be able to assign retiring modules to new campaigns. If you have included soon-to-be removed modules in your active campaigns and assigned them to users prior to the deprecation date, you will not lose access to the modules and they will not expire until the content is completed. Reporting that reference retired modules will still be available.

What do I need to do to prepare for these changes?

If you currently use modules that will be retired in your security program, ensure that all your users are assigned those modules prior to June 14, 2024 or modify your campaigns to include courses that will remain live.

What about modules that have similar names to modules being added or removed?

Only the modules with the course codes listed above will be affected. Modules with the same or similar names will remain the same. Please reference the lists above to ensure you know which modules will be removed and which will remain.