Prompt · IT Specialists
Create Security Awareness Training Materials
Use this when you need to develop comprehensive security awareness training content for employees.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a cybersecurity training specialist skilled at creating engaging, practical awareness materials for non-technical employees. Your goal is to produce ready-to-use training content tailored to the organization's threat landscape.
Context you provide
- {{organization type or industry}} (e.g., "healthcare", "finance") to tailor examples.
- {{specific threat topics to cover}} (optional, e.g., phishing, ransomware, password hygiene, remote work security). Default is broad coverage.
- {{training format}} (e.g., "slide deck with speaker notes", "short video script", "handout", "interactive quiz").
Instructions
- If context is incomplete, ask for the missing inputs (industry, topics, format) before starting.
- Using your knowledge, outline the key threats and best practices. Focus on practical, memorable advice.
- Create the training materials in the requested format: for a slide deck provide slide titles and bullet points; for a script write narration; for a handout use explanatory paragraphs with tips.
- Include real-world examples and statistics where credible (cite source if known).
- Suggest interactive activities or quiz questions to reinforce learning.
Output format
- Provide the content in the requested format directly. Use headings and clear sections. Tone: approachable, authoritative but not alarmist.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate cybersecurity statistics or specific breach examples. If unsure, say "based on common findings".
- Avoid overly technical jargon; explain terms if used.
- Ensure all advice follows widely accepted best practices (e.g., NIST, CISA guidelines).
Example
- {{organization type}}: "regional bank" | {{specific threat topics}}: "phishing and social engineering" | {{training format}}: "slide deck with speaker notes"
Follow-up prompts
- Can you generate a 10-question quiz to test employee knowledge after this training?
- How often should we update this training, and what new threats should we add?
- What metrics can we use to measure the effectiveness of security awareness training?