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Cybersecurity Awareness Training

Technology stops some attacks. A trained team stops the rest. Pendergrass Consulting helps North Carolina small businesses turn everyday employees into a human firewall against quishing, ClickFix, Living-off-the-Land and RMM attacks.

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Take the free cyber quiz

Want to see where your team stands today? Pendergrass Consulting offers a free cybersecurity training module and quiz you can take right now — no signup, no cost. It is the fastest way to gauge awareness and spot the gaps before an attacker finds them.

Take the Cyber Quiz

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What you'll practice

  • Spotting malicious QR codes before scanning them
  • Recognising ClickFix & fake-CAPTCHA copy-paste traps
  • Questioning unexpected remote-support requests
  • Reporting something suspicious quickly — and without blame

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Go deeper with guided training

The quiz is the starting point. For lasting change, schedule structured training with our team — built around the threats actually targeting small businesses now.

Live sessions

Threat-focused workshops

Plain-English sessions on quishing, ClickFix, Living-off-the-Land and RMM abuse — tailored to your industry and the tools your team actually uses.

Simulations

Phishing & QR simulations

Safe, controlled tests that reveal how your team responds — and turn near-misses into memorable, teachable moments.

Reinforcement

Ongoing awareness

Short, regular refreshers and a clear reporting habit, so security awareness sticks long after the first session.

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Built for small businesses

You do not need an in-house IT department or an enterprise security budget. Pendergrass Consulting's training is designed for small and mid-sized Research Triangle businesses — practical, jargon-free, and focused on the handful of attacks most likely to hit you.

Train the whole team or just the people most exposed. Either way the goal is the same: a workforce that pauses, recognises the trick, and reports it — instead of clicking.

# Frequently asked questions

Is the cybersecurity quiz really free?
Yes. The cyber quiz and the introductory training on pendergrassconsulting.com are free to take, with no signup required. It is a quick way to gauge how aware your team is today.
Who should take cybersecurity awareness training?
Everyone who uses email, a phone or a computer for work. Attacks like quishing and ClickFix target ordinary employees, not just IT staff, so broad participation gives the strongest protection.
How is scheduled training different from the free quiz?
The free quiz is a self-guided introduction. Scheduled training with Pendergrass Consulting is structured and guided — live workshops, phishing and QR-code simulations, and ongoing reinforcement tailored to your business.
Do you offer training for small businesses without an IT team?
Yes. Our training is designed specifically for small and mid-sized businesses in the North Carolina Research Triangle. It is practical, jargon-free, and we handle the setup for you.

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Ready to train your team?

Take the free quiz to get started, then talk to Pendergrass Consulting about scheduling structured training tailored to your business.

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