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🛡️ YOU BOUGHT THE TOOLS. YOUR TEAM IS STILL THE RISK.

You Can Stack All the Security Tools You Want.
Without a Trained Team, You're Still Vulnerable.

Most NYC small businesses have already spent thousands on firewalls, antivirus, email filters, and endpoint protection — and they're still getting breached. Why? Because one untrained employee clicking one bad link bypasses every tool you bought. Security tools are the walls. Your people are the foundation. We build the foundation first — with free cyber awareness training for NYC small businesses.

Phishing emails
Ransomware attacks
Weak passwords
Insider mistakes

More tools don't equal more security. A trained team is the difference.

✓ 100% Free ✓ No obligation ✓ Virtual or onsite in NYC

ITNYC.com LLC is a Manhattan-based managed cybersecurity and IT services firm serving NYC small and mid-sized businesses. We bring Fortune 100 security expertise — from Wall Street banks to major hospitals — to teams of 10 to 50 at small-business prices.

📊 INDUSTRY RESEARCH

Every Major Cybersecurity Authority Agrees:
People Are the #1 Breach Vector — Not Technology

This isn't a marketing claim. It's the consensus position of the largest cybersecurity research sources in the world:

60%

of breaches involve a nonmalicious human element

Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report
95%

of 2024 data breaches were tied to human error

Mimecast 2025 State of Human Risk Report
88%

of cyberattacks are directly or indirectly linked to human error

Stanford University research (cited by KnowBe4)
80%+

of CISOs globally name human error as their biggest cyber vulnerability

Proofpoint 2024 Global CISO Survey

The takeaway is simple: your firewall, EDR, and email filters can't stop an employee from clicking a well-crafted phishing email. Training is the foundation every other security tool depends on.

That's why ITNYC.com puts people first — before tools, before licenses, before audits. Fix the human layer, and every other investment actually starts working.

Aligned with CISA & NIST defense-in-depth guidance — which names people as a core security layer, not an add-on.

Stalin Babu - Principal Network & Security Architect, ITNYC.com LLC

Training program designed by

Stalin Babu

Principal Network & Security Architect, ITNYC.com LLC

Cisco CCIE-certified with 30+ years of enterprise security experience — including network and security architecture projects at AT&T, Verizon, Wells Fargo, MasterCard, Costco, AAA, and major hospitals.

Sessions are delivered by our trained instructors, with senior expertise behind every program. Our team holds certifications from Cisco, (ISC)², ISACA, EC-Council, and Fortinet.

Cisco CCIE certified
Fortinet certified
CISSP certified
CISM certified
C|E|H
CertifiedEthicalHacker

What's Included

Everything your NYC small business needs for employee security awareness, phishing prevention, and ransomware protection. Zero cost. Zero catch.

Live cyber awareness session delivered to your team
Live Q&A with certified security professionals
Real-world phishing, BEC & ransomware attack examples
Practical security habits employees can apply immediately
Non-technical guidance for all staff — no IT background needed
Helps meet annual security awareness training requirements — SOC 2, HIPAA, cyber insurance, NY SHIELD Act
100% free for NYC small businesses
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How It Works

1. Request

Fill out the form below to request a free cyber awareness training session for your NYC team

2. Coordinate

Our NYC cybersecurity team reaches out within 1 business day to schedule — virtual via Zoom/Teams or on-site at your office

3. Reduce Risk

Your team learns to prevent phishing, ransomware, social engineering, and business email compromise attacks

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the cyber awareness training really free?

Yes — our cyber awareness training is 100% free for NYC small and mid-sized businesses. There is no cost, no obligation, and no credit card required.

What's the catch?

There isn't one.

Our goal is to help local businesses reduce cyber risk through awareness. If you ever need additional security support later, we're happy to help — but the training itself is purely educational.

Can my team take cyber awareness training more than once?

Yes — and honestly, we recommend it.

One session creates awareness. Repeated sessions build habits. Cyber threats evolve, employees forget, and attackers constantly refine their tactics.

Most businesses benefit from an initial session followed by refreshers every 4 to 6 months. We're happy to work with your schedule.

Do I have to be your customer to attend the training?

No.

This training is available to any NYC business with a physical office and 5+ employees.

There's no requirement to purchase any services from us.

If you have fewer than 5 employees, you can join one of our group training sessions instead.

Who delivers the training?

Our training program is designed by senior security experts with 30+ years of enterprise and Fortune 100 experience, including certifications such as Cisco CCIE, CISSP, and other industry-leading credentials.

Sessions are delivered by our trained instructors, with senior experts always available for guidance and questions when needed.

We already work with an IT or MSP provider. Can we still participate?

Absolutely.

Many companies already have an IT provider.

This training simply adds an extra layer of protection by educating your staff.

It's free and open to all businesses.

Can this help with compliance requirements?

Yes.

The session can support annual cybersecurity awareness training requirements for many frameworks such as SOC 2, HIPAA, cyber insurance policies, and internal security programs.

If your industry requires specialized topics, we can discuss customizing the training content for your team.

How long is the cyber awareness training session?

Each session runs as long as your team needs to cover the material properly.

Realistically, meaningful cyber awareness isn't taught in one short sitting — most businesses benefit from an initial session plus follow-up reinforcement. We'll scope the right approach based on your team size, industry, and the threats most relevant to your business.

Is this technical?

Not at all.

It's designed for non-technical staff — finance teams, admins, operations, anyone who uses email or a computer.

What will my team learn in the cyber awareness training?

Our free cyber awareness training covers how to:

  • Spot phishing emails
  • Avoid password mistakes
  • Recognize scams and social engineering
  • Prevent ransomware attacks
  • Follow simple safe security habits

Practical employee security skills they can use immediately.

How is this different from security software?

Security tools react after something happens.

Training helps employees avoid mistakes before an incident occurs.

How do we schedule?

Simply submit the form.

Our team will contact you to coordinate a convenient time.

Do we need special tools or software?

No.

We can deliver the session remotely using Zoom/Teams or onsite if needed.

Serving NYC & the Tri-State Area

We deliver training to small businesses, law firms, medical practices, accounting firms, retail stores, and professional services across all five boroughs and the tri-state region.

📍 Manhattan
📍 Bronx
📍 Brooklyn
📍 Queens
📍 Staten Island
📍 Long Island
📍 Westchester
📍 NJ & CT Tri-State

Our free cyber awareness training is delivered virtually via Zoom/Teams, or on-site at your NYC office. Perfect for professional services, law firms, medical offices, accounting practices, financial services, retail businesses, nonprofits, real estate firms, and any small business with 5+ employees. Whether you're a Manhattan startup, a Bronx medical practice, a Brooklyn retail shop, a Queens manufacturer, or a Long Island professional services firm — our employee security awareness training comes to you.

Ready to Build Your Foundation?

Tools without training leaves gaps. Start with a free cyber awareness session for your team — practical, plain-English, and built around the threats your business actually faces.

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Relevant to your business Examples and scenarios tailored to your industry — finance, healthcare, legal, retail, professional services
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