Episode 220: Security Reporting and Monitoring (Domain 5)

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A well-informed workforce should be empowered not just to avoid risk—but to report it. In this episode, we explore how organizations build clear, accessible reporting channels that encourage employees to share suspicious activity, policy violations, or near misses without fear of reprisal. We also examine how recurring reports—like monthly phishing metrics or training completion rates—can help monitor the effectiveness of your awareness program and adjust content accordingly. Beyond individual reports, monitoring systems track broader trends in user behavior, risk exposure, and incident volume, providing insight into where further training may be needed. Reporting and monitoring aren’t just reactive tools—they’re indicators of a healthy security culture. The more people contribute, the stronger your human firewall becomes.