# Cyber Resilience: To Protect Corporate Assets, Businesses Must Invest in Cybersecurity Training

By Geoff Kohl · Published 2024-04-23 · Updated 2026-06-08 · Engineering & Construction on MarketScale
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> Employee knowledge gaps represent one of the biggest vulnerabilities in any organization's defense against costly data breaches

## Key points

- Cyberattacks are occurring with increasing frequency, impacting corporate strategies.
- Employee knowledge gaps are critical vulnerabilities in data breach defenses.
- Investing in cybersecurity training is essential for businesses' digital security.

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As cyberattacks occur at [increasing frequency](https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2024/04/09/rising-cyber-threats-pose-serious-concerns-for-financial-stability#:~:text=Rising%20Cyber%20Threats%20Pose%20Serious%20Concerns%20for%20Financial%20Stability,-Greater%20digitalization%20and&text=Cyberattacks%20have%20more%20than%20doubled,experienced%20a%20much%20heavier%20toll.), cybersecurity has become a cornerstone of corporate security strategies across all sectors. With businesses increasingly reliant on digital infrastructures, the quality of a company’s cybersecurity training is no longer just an operational requirement — it is a strategic asset. The stakes are high, as a breach can lead to devastating financial and reputational damage. Today, both industry professionals and end users must continuously update their knowledge to safeguard against potential breaches. Cybersecurity training is not just beneficial; it’s imperative.

> Cybersecurity training is not just beneficial; it’s imperative.

On a [recent episode](https://marketscale.com/industries/building-management/isc-west-2024/) of MarketScale's premier roundtable show [Experts Talk](https://marketscale.com/shows/experts-talk/), [**Geoffrey Kohl**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffrey-kohl-5102729/), Senior Director of Marketing at the [Security Industry Association](https://www.securityindustry.org/), emphasized the educational opportunities at the recently concluded [International Security Conference & Exposition West 2024](https://www.discoverisc.com/west/en-us.html). He highlighted the dual nature of workforce training as both a potential vulnerability and a formidable strength within companies.

“It’s really important. At ISC West… There are full tracks dedicated to cybersecurity. There’s a day-long course, the security industry cybersecurity certification review course,” said Kohl.

Tags: Experts Talk, Geoffrey Kohl, ISC West, Security Industry Association

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