Awareness & Training (AT): Building a Security-First Workforce

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3.2.1

Ensure that managers, systems administrators, and users are trained on the security risks associated with their roles and activities through recurring, role-specific security awareness programs based on organizational policies and current threat intelligence.

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NIST 800-171 Control Identifier: 3.2.1
CMMC Control Identifier: AT.L2-3.2.1
Control CMMC Level: 2
Basic or Derived Security: Basic

Relevant NIST SP 800-53 R5

AT-2: Security Awareness Training

AT-3: Role-Based Security Training

Recommended Microsoft Licensing

Microsoft 365 E5 with GCC High

(includes Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 with Attack Simulation Training and behavior-driven awareness campaigns)

3.2.2

Ensure personnel receive role-specific training aligned to their security responsibilities. Training should be recurring, scenario-based, and reflect current threats relevant to their duties.

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NIST 800-171 Control Identifier: 3.2.2
CMMC Control Identifier: AC.L2-3.2.2
Control CMMC Level: 2
Basic or Derived Security: Basic

Relevant NIST SP 800-53 R5

AT-2: Security awareness training

AT-3: Role-based security training

Recommended Microsoft Licensing

Microsoft 365 E5 with GCC High

(includes Defender for Office 365 Plan 2 with role-based attack simulations and training automation)

3.2.3

Provide security awareness training on recognizing and reporting potential indicators of insider threat and report them through proper channels. Training should include real-world scenarios, communication red flags, and organizational escalation procedures.

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NIST 800-171 Control Identifier: 3.2.3
CMMC Control Identifier: AT.L2-3.2.3
Control CMMC Level: 2
Basic or Derived Security: Derived

Relevant NIST SP 800-53 R5

AT-2 (2): Security Awareness Training - Insider Threat

Recommended Microsoft Licensing

Microsoft 365 E5 with GCC High

(includes Attack Simulation Training in Defender for Office 365 P2, Insider Risk Management, and Communication Compliance for early detection and reinforcement of training)

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