G DATA Security Awareness Trainings

The G DATA Academy’s security awareness training is completed in three levels that build on one another. Users start with the basics in Level 1: What exactly does cybersecurity cover?

In Level 2, they develop more specialized knowledge: How does cybersecurity affect my day-to-day work?

Level 3 (the final level of the new structure) provides in-depth knowledge about malware, attack methods, and the best protection.

Users build their knowledge gradually, so they are not overwhelmed by too many courses at once. The "progression" from Basic to Advanced and Master increases users' motivation by giving them a sense of achievement and confirmation that they have completed a level. The additional Awareness Booster provides lasting reinforcement and can also serve as a reference aid. "Learning on the job" is the key concept here. Since these are very short, optional units lasting 2 to 5 minutes, users are under no pressure.

After activation, users have access to the Dashboard of the 3-level system. They complete the training there within the individual levels.

If you want to migrate existing learning programs to the 3-level system, please note that existing progress will not be carried over to the new learning journey. We therefore recommend migrating only after ongoing learning plans have been completed.

Migration involves three steps:

Additional content – such as supplementary training series or workplace instruction – is displayed on the user home screen below the content of the level currently in progress.

These courses are independent of progress within the 3-level system and are not assigned to Levels 1 through 3.

Existing learning plans remain available. Users can find them in the user menu under My Courses and Learning Plans and continue to access their content there.