What is happening with Proofpoint Essentials Security Awareness (PE-SA)?
On December 14, 2022, Proofpoint added the following new modules for all customers with a Proofpoint Essentials - Security Awareness subscription:
New Modules:
Module Name | Course Code |
Phish Finder: Spotting Warning Signs - Beginner | beg_sws |
Social Engineering: Many Methods, Many Motives | beg_sem |
Security Basics: Physical Security and Remote Working | sb_ps_rw |
Public Data vs. Non-Public Data | beg_pub_data |
Being Smart with Social Media | beg_bs_sm |
Web Browsing: Identifying Threats (Beginner) | beg_wb_it |
Security Basics: Data Handling and Security | sb_dh_sec |
Physical Security Fundamentals | beg_phy_sf |
Email Attack Methods: Business Email Compromise | adv_eam_bec |
Security Basics: Insider Threats | sb_it |
Remote Working: Recognizing the Risks | beg_rw_rr |
Proofpoint will also be removing the following modules approximately on March 17, 2023:
Retiring Modules:
Module Name | Course Code |
Introduction to Phishing | Veml1_2 |
Social Engineering | veng2 |
Physical Security | Vphy1_2 |
PII Fundamentals | Vpii_rev2 |
Safe Social Networks | vssn2 |
Safer Web Browsing | vswb2 |
USB Device Safety | vusb2 |
Workplace Security in Action | vwsa2 |
FAQ:
Will I be able to assign the modules being retired to new customers before March 17, 2023?
No. Effective immediately, new customers will not be able to view these modules or have them assigned to new campaigns. Because of this, you may see minor discrepancies between your existing and new user accounts.
Why are these changes happening?
Proofpoint is continuously updating training content to provide world-class education to our customers. The new modules use the latest Proofpoint formatting (e.g. live action, animation) designed to encourage engagement from end-users and increase knowledge retention.
What happens if my users have been assigned modules that are being retired?
Beginning March 17, 2023, you will no longer be able to assign retiring modules to new campaigns. If you have included soon-to-be removed modules in your active campaigns and assigned them to users prior to the deprecation date, you will not lose access to the modules and they will not expire until the content is completed. Reporting that reference retired modules will still be available.
What do I need to do to prepare for these changes?
If you currently use modules that will be retired in your security program, ensure that all your users are assigned those modules prior to March 17, 2023 or modify your campaigns to include courses that will remain live.
What about modules that have similar names to modules being added or removed?
Only the modules with the course codes listed above will be affected. Modules with the same or similar names will remain the same. Please reference the lists above to ensure you know which modules will be removed and which will remain.