From Awareness to Action: Building a Behavior-Based Security Program
Fortinet, Friday, August 21st, 2026
Fortinet research finds organizations moving from one-size-fits-all awareness training to targeted, measurable behavior-based programs.
Fortinet published research showing organizations shifting away from one-size-fits-all security awareness training toward behavior-based security programs.
The stated goal is reinforcing secure decisions rather than delivering information, which Fortinet argues reduces risk and improves workforce readiness.
A growing number of organizations are focused on making awareness more targeted, measurable and continuous instead of an annual compliance exercise. The post, by Melonia da Gama, outlines what distinguishes a behavior-based programme from a traditional one. It also covers how to measure whether behavior actually changed.