Ascot Group · 5 hours ago
Cybersecurity Culture and Awareness Analyst
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $102K/yr
3+ years expAscot Group is one of the world’s preeminent specialty risk underwriting organizations. The Cybersecurity Culture and Awareness Analyst will be responsible for designing and delivering effective cybersecurity training programs, promoting a strong cybersecurity awareness culture, and developing communication strategies to ensure employees are informed and engaged in cybersecurity practices.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Assess the learning needs of the different role and audience demographics, designing and customizing training materials tailored to those needs
Liaise with subject matter experts to develop and deliver comprehensive training programs focused on diverse Cybersecurity topics
Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback and statistics
Collaborate with IT, HR, Legal and Compliance teams to ensure training aligns with organizational policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., NY DFS, GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001)
Educate Users so that they are better prepared to understand, identify and respond to potential cyber threats via the following methods: Marketing Newsletter, Blog Posts, Cybersecurity Hub content, AI/Deepfake technology, Cyber Champions network and Roadshows
Stay up to date with the latest trends, technologies, and threats in the Cybersecurity landscape to ensure training materials stay current and relevant
Create customized and engaging communications content
Develop and execute simulations across the Ascot organization
Monitor the actions taken by colleagues on simulations and utilize the consequence management process to improve colleague response
Identify and target key audiences and channels for communications and additional training based on attack potential data and other criteria
Coordinate updates to the cybersecurity policies and standards, managing the annual review, update and release cycle
Perform ad hoc efforts in support of other Cybersecurity GRC functions as needed
Build, manage and maintain relationships with training vendors, and constantly evaluate vendor capabilities and partnerships
Identify emerging technologies, and methods to promote cybersecurity awareness and engagement throughout the organization
Commit to The Ascot Way: Demonstrate The Ascot Way in their daily interaction with colleagues, fostering colleague engagement and development, collaboration, inclusivity, and individual accountability
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a cybersecurity training and awareness program
Bachelor's degree in related fields or equivalent work experience
Solid understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threats, and best practices
Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), instructional design and e-learning tools
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Experience with phishing simulation platforms
Experience with building and delivering training programs
Knowledge of AI tools and technologies that can be used to create interactive content (media and static)
Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and capable of communicating to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to effectively collaborate across multiple teams and ensure program needs are satisfied through interpersonal and trusted communication
Excellent prioritization capabilities, with an aptitude for breaking down work into manageable parts, effectively assessing the priority and time required to complete each part
Preferred
Experience with SharePoint site development/maintenance, web development and video editing
Understanding and knowledge of data integration requirements with external third parties
Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance frameworks and standards
Understand regulatory requirements such as: CCPA, GDPR, NYDFS 500, Bermuda Monetary Authority, UK Financial Conduct Authority
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program), and more
Leave Benefits: Paid holidays, annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state /local paid leave where required), Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Other leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, Adoption, Maternity, Military, Primary & Non-Primary Caregiver)
Retirement Benefits: Contributory Savings Plan (401k)
Company
Ascot Group
Ascot Group provides underwriting services for the insurance sector.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$350M2025-05-13Debt Financing· $350M
2024-11-13Private Equity
2016-09-16Acquired
Leadership Team
Jonathan Zaffino
Group Chief Executive Officer and President
Elizabeth Johnson
Chief Operating Officer
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