Microsoft and Terranova Security Partner to Provide Inclusive and Human-Centric Security Awareness Content

LAVAL, QC, Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Today Terranova Security, a global leader in cyber security awareness, announced a partnership with Microsoft that allows Microsoft to leverage the Terranova Security deep catalog of security awareness training content in its Office Advanced Threat Protection product.

After a thorough analysis of security awareness training companies, Microsoft chose Terranova Security because of its core focus on human-centric training that puts people front-and-center.

Terranova Security brings a science-backed human-centric approach to its cyber security awareness course catalog, free online resources, phishing simulations, and security awareness communication tools.

"Users falling prey to phishing is one of the most common, impactful risks facing our customers today. Microsoft's partnership with Terranova Security enables us to deliver an industry-leading solution with differentiated phishing simulation and human-centric training capabilities," said Rob Lefferts, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft 365 Security.

Terranova Security Delivers Human-Centric, Accessible, Inclusive, and Quality Security Awareness Training Content

After a multi-month search for a security awareness training content provider and partner, Microsoft chose Terranova Security for its:

    --  Quality and Rigor: Terranova Security is widely recognized for creating
        and delivering science-backed content that is purposeful, high quality,
        and engaging. Terranova Security CEO, Lise Lapointe is highly regarded
        for her academic philosophy and approach to security awareness training.
    --  Culture Fit: Microsoft and Terranova Security are tightly aligned with
        their strong commitments to diversity and inclusion. Terranova Security
        puts people first - from an inclusive boardroom to relatable and
        accessible security awareness content catalog. Terranova Security is
        proud to announce that its content meets Microsoft's Web Accessibility
        Standards.
    --  Quantity and Breadth: No two companies or people have the same security
        awareness challenges and needs. With the Terranova Security
        comprehensive content catalog, Microsoft is able to support its wide
        range of customers who have varying levels of security awareness
        knowledge and training needs.
    --  Better Together: Terranova Security's goal is to eliminate the human
        risk factor to effectively counter all cyber attacks. The company does
        this with its deep training catalog that puts people first with
        relatable and engaging content. This partnership with Microsoft further
        extends its reach - making it possible for more people and companies to
        create cyber secure and aware cultures.

"Microsoft's technology and platform enriches us with intelligent insights to develop security awareness training on the most recent and relevant risks. This partnership empowers Terranova Security to provide human-centric security training at maximum scale and efficacy," said Lise Lapointe, Terranova Security CEO and author of The Human Fix to the Human Risk.

About Terranova Security
Terranova Security is a global leader and partner of choice in security awareness training with successful security awareness and phishing simulation programs spanning over 7 million users. Recognized for providing amongst the highest-quality content, most multilingual security awareness platform, training and communications portfolio and intuitive phishing simulator, organizations continue to leverage the Terranova Security awareness 5-step framework which provides an evidence-based, step-by-step approach to a successful security awareness program. Terranova Security is working with organizations and security awareness teams worldwide to design programs that drastically reduce the human risk factor to effectively counter all cyber attacks. Learn more at terranovasecurity.com.

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