Learn in the textbookHuman Security Measures
DefinitionInformation security awareness (情報セキュリティ啓発) is the work of telling every employee about risks such as information leaks and the rules they must follow, so that they learn to stay alert.
ExplanationCarelessness and rule-breaking are a major cause of incidents, so technical and physical measures alone are not enough. Awareness work is repeated again and again through training sessions, notices posted at work and reminder emails. Whenever a new attack method appears, the information is updated so that staff knowledge does not go out of date.
AnalogyIt is like a station announcement that keeps repeating "Please don't leave your belongings behind." The aim is for listeners to start taking care on their own.
Memory hookThink of awareness as opening people's eyes. The Japanese term uses the character 啓, which means "to open."