2026 Security Awareness Training

2026 Security Awareness Training is a self-paced online beginner-level course from Petronella Technology Group, Inc. in the Cybersecurity & Compliance catalog. It takes about 90 minutes, costs $49 per learner, and ends with a certificate of completion.

Annual 90-min Security Awareness Training rebuilt for 2026: AI phishing, deepfakes, MFA fatigue. Certificate satisfies GLBA, HIPAA, CMMC. $49/seat/yr.

⏲ 90 min★ beginner➤ Cybersecurity & Compliance

Pricing

From $49

Lifetime access. Certificate of completion. Quizzes and assessments.

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Your Instructor

Craig Petronella

CMMC-RP, CCNA, CWNE, DFE #604180

Founder of Petronella Technology Group (founded 2002, BBB A+ since 2003). Team is fully CMMC-RP certified. CMMC-AB Registered Provider Organization #1449.

What you will learn

  • Recognize AI-generated phishing, deepfake voice, and deepfake video impersonation attempts
  • Apply a verify-before-trust workflow for any request involving money, credentials, or sensitive data
  • Report suspected security incidents through the correct internal channel within minutes, not days
  • Configure phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication and recognize MFA fatigue prompts
  • Protect sensitive data on laptops, mobile devices, removable media, and shared cloud drives
  • Identify supply-chain and vendor-compromise warning signs in software updates and SaaS access prompts
  • Use approved AI tools safely and avoid pasting regulated data into public chatbots
  • Understand the personal and organizational consequences of security policy violations

Course outline: 6 modules, 17 lessons

Module 1: The 2026 Threat Landscape - Why Awareness Training Is Your Cheapest Control

  • Lesson 1.1: Why Security Awareness in 2026
  • Lesson 1.2: How Modern Breaches Actually Happen

Module 2: Phishing & AI-Enabled Attacks - From Generic Spam to Deepfake Vishing

  • Recognizing Phishing in the AI Era
  • Deepfakes, Voice Clones & Vishing Defense
  • Scenario: The Wire Transfer Request

Module 3: Identity, Passwords & MFA - From Passwords to Passkeys

  • Lesson 3.1: Strong Authentication Without Friction
  • Lesson 3.2: MFA Fatigue, SIM Swap & Account Takeover
  • Scenario: The MFA Push Storm

Module 4: Data Handling, Privacy & Vendor Risk

  • Classifying and Handling Sensitive Data
  • Third-Party SaaS, Shadow AI, and Vendor Risk
  • Scenario: The Free AI Tool

Module 5: Mobile, Remote Work & Physical Security

  • Mobile and Remote Work Security
  • Physical and In-Person Threats
  • Scenario: The Conference Lobby

Module 6: Recognizing & Reporting Incidents - Compliance Recap

  • Recognizing and Reporting Security Incidents
  • Compliance Recap & Closing
  • Scenario: The Suspicious Click

Buying for a team

Team packs for this course. A block of seats for this one course, redeemable for 12 months: 10 seats $290, 25 seats $625, 50 seats $999, 100 seats $1,499. Compare team packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in 2026 Security Awareness Training?

You will learn to recognize AI-generated phishing, deepfake voice, and deepfake video impersonation, and to apply a verify-before-trust workflow for any request involving money, credentials, or sensitive data. The course also covers configuring phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication, spotting MFA fatigue prompts, and reporting suspected incidents through the correct internal channel within minutes.

Who is 2026 Security Awareness Training for?

It is a beginner-level, non-technical course built for every workforce member who needs annual security awareness training, including remote, hybrid, and on-the-road employees. It suits organizations that must demonstrate workforce awareness controls to auditors, regulators, and cyber insurance carriers.

How long is 2026 Security Awareness Training and what level is it?

The course is about 1.5 hours (90 minutes) and is set at the beginner level. It is organized into six modules plus a final exam, with short knowledge checks throughout, and is fully self-paced online with progress tracking.

Is 2026 Security Awareness Training free or paid?

It is a paid course priced at $49. It is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee: request a refund within 30 days of purchase if you have completed less than 25% of the course, and we refund the full price. Learners who finish receive a completion certificate.

What does the certificate cover and what topics are included?

Learners who pass the final exam receive a certificate of completion. The six modules cover the 2026 threat landscape, phishing and AI-enabled attacks, identity and MFA through passkeys, data handling and vendor risk, mobile and remote work security, and recognizing and reporting incidents, including safe use of approved AI tools.

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