Many organizations face regulatory requirements to train employees on cybersecurity threats, but simply meeting these standards doesn't mean you’re protecting your people and your data. Effective training goes beyond compliance, offering frequent exposure to new ideas, regular repetition, practical application, and continuous assessment. This is where targeted training types come into play.

Cybersecurity in finance is not just about defense but proactive adaptation. Banks face continuous threats despite advanced security infrastructures. The escalation in phishing success rates, as seen in Terranova Security's 2023 Gone Phishing Tournament found a 10.4% click-through statistic, highlighting the need for evolving security strategies. 

While the finance sector performed better than other sectors, there’s always room for improvement to reduce potential clicks to phishing messages, especially considering the sensitivity of information these organizations handle.

QR codes have come a long way since being invented in 1994 by a subsidiary of Toyota. Initially introduced to address some limitations of barcodes during the car manufacturing process, QR codes have since become staples in people’s day-to-day lives.

The introduction of high-powered cameras to most modern smartphones is what allowed these codes to gain new uses. QR codes, easily generated and cost-free, provide a convenient solution to redirect users to an otherwise long or complicated URL.