How EFTA Built a Human Firewall

How EFTA Built a Security‑First Culture with Continuous Awareness Training

Building a strong security posture isn’t just about technology - it’s about people.

In this session, learn how the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) created a security‑first culture by embedding continuous awareness training into everyday work.

Hear practical insights from both IT leadership and an end‑user on what actually works when it comes to reducing phishing risk and driving lasting behavior change.

EVENT DETAILS

What the Session Covers

In this session, you’ll hear directly from EFTA’s IT and business teams as they share how they:

Reduce phishing risk through continuous security awareness training
Embed security awareness into employee onboarding
Engage employees without blame or fear
Run an effective, low‑effort program with minimal IT overhead
Turned employees into a strong first line of defense

🗓️ Date: May 20

⏰ Time: PM 2.30 CET

⏳ Duration: 30 minutes

Speakers

Aimée Ravaçon – Moderator, CMO Nimblr.

Thomas Johansson - Head of IT,
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

Nathan Ricks - Information Technology Officer, End‑user perspective

SECURITY AWARENESS

Strengthen protection against data breaches

Data breaches continue to rise, often due to a lack of awareness.
Firewalls and antivirus software alone aren’t enough since the biggest attack surface is your users. Over half of all IT incidents stem from human error.

Regular security training reduces risk by teaching employees to recognize threats like phishing and social engineering. Nimblr’s intelligent, automated solutions help organizations strengthen their defenses against cyberattacks.

Strengthen Protection Against Data Breaches