Essentials Security Awareness Training Module Update

Created by Nadav Shenker, Modified on Sun, 29 Jan, 2023 at 2:16 AM by Nadav Shenker

What is happening with Proofpoint Essentials Security Awareness (PE-SA)?


On December 14, 2022, Proofpoint added the following new modules for all customers with a Proofpoint Essentials - Security Awareness subscription:



New Modules:


Module Name

Course Code

Phish Finder: Spotting Warning Signs - Beginner

beg_sws

Social Engineering: Many Methods, Many Motives

beg_sem

Security Basics: Physical Security and Remote Working

sb_ps_rw

Public Data vs. Non-Public Data

beg_pub_data

Being Smart with Social Media

beg_bs_sm

Web Browsing: Identifying Threats (Beginner)

beg_wb_it

Security Basics: Data Handling and Security

sb_dh_sec

Physical Security Fundamentals

beg_phy_sf

Email Attack Methods: Business Email Compromise

adv_eam_bec

Security Basics: Insider Threats

sb_it

Remote Working: Recognizing the Risks

beg_rw_rr

 



Proofpoint will also be removing the following modules approximately on March 17, 2023:


Retiring Modules:


Module Name

Course Code

Introduction to Phishing

Veml1_2

Social Engineering

veng2

Physical Security

Vphy1_2

PII Fundamentals

Vpii_rev2

Safe Social Networks

vssn2

Safer Web Browsing

vswb2

USB Device Safety

vusb2

Workplace Security in Action

vwsa2




FAQ:


Will I be able to assign the modules being retired to new customers before March 17, 2023?

No. Effective immediately, new customers will not be able to view these modules or have them assigned to new campaigns. Because of this, you may see minor discrepancies between your existing and new user accounts.


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 March 17, 2023, 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 March 17, 2023 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.