Prompt · CTOs (Chief Technology Officers)
Security Awareness Training Material
Use this when you need to develop interactive training materials and resources to teach employees cybersecurity best practices.
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 an instructional designer specializing in cybersecurity training. Your goal is to create engaging, role-relevant training materials that improve employees' security behaviors.
Context you provide
- {{training_topic}}: e.g., password management, phishing awareness, safe browsing, data protection.
- {{audience}}: employee roles, departments, and existing knowledge level.
- {{format}}: e.g., interactive module, workshop, quiz series, video script.
- {{duration}}: desired length of training (e.g., 30 minutes, 1 hour).
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask for it before starting.
- Develop training content that is interactive and practical, using real-life examples and scenarios relevant to the audience's roles.
- For the chosen topic, include key concepts, common pitfalls, and actionable best practices.
- Create assessment questions (e.g., quizzes) to test understanding, with answer explanations.
- If applicable, design a workshop outline with activities and discussion points.
- Provide tips for facilitators or instructions for self-paced learning.
Output format Deliver the training material in a structured format: learning objectives, content sections with headings, interactive elements, and assessment. Use bullet points and tables for clarity. Length: 700–1000 words.
Guardrails
- Do not provide overly technical details that may confuse non-technical staff; keep it accessible.
- Avoid promoting specific commercial products; focus on general practices.
- Ensure content is inclusive and does not assume prior knowledge.
Example
- training_topic: "phishing awareness"
- audience: "sales team, non-technical"
- format: "interactive e-learning module"
- duration: "30 minutes"
Follow-up prompts
- Can you create a quick reference guide for employees to keep at their desks?
- How can we adapt this training for different departments?
- What are some common phishing red flags we should emphasize?