Innovative approach turns employees into active defenders, addressing India’s biggest cyber risk
Quick Heal Academy (QHA), the cybersecurity education arm of Quick Heal Technologies Limited, has introduced a breakthrough approach to corporate cybersecurity training, using gamification to tackle the root cause of most breaches—human error. With recent data revealing that 74% of data breaches in India are driven by mistakes rather than technology failures, the academy’s programs focus on transforming employees from vulnerabilities into the first line of defense.
In a recent corporate engagement, QHA hosted a one-day gamification event modeled on a carnival, featuring cyber-themed games, puzzles, and challenges. The program achieved 90% employee participation, and post-event analysis showed a 70% improvement in secure workplace behaviors. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of QHA’s philosophy: when learning is engaging and enjoyable, employees are more likely to remember and apply cybersecurity principles in real-world scenarios.
“Cybersecurity can no longer be reduced to a compliance exercise but must be understood, practiced and internalized at every organizational level.” – Dr. Sanjay Katkar, Joint MD, Quick Heal Technologies
“Traditional cybersecurity training is becoming obsolete in the modern threat landscape. Despite advanced security investments, cybercriminals still exploit human behavior through phishing, ransomware, and social engineering. At Quick Heal Academy, our aim is to make cybersecurity education engaging, interactive and memorable,” said Dr. Sanjay Katkar, Joint Managing Director, Quick Heal Technologies.
Unlike conventional awareness programs that rely on static presentations and one-way lectures, QHA’s model integrates real-world attack simulations, physical activities, competitive games, and bite-sized videos tailored for modern attention spans. This hands-on, experiential learning ensures that security practices are not just taught but internalized.
Beyond corporate training, Quick Heal Academy also drives broader cybersecurity education initiatives through global collaborations, university tie-ups, industry certifications, and specialized workshops. Its flexible formats—ranging from classroom modules to customized enterprise sessions—cater to diverse needs across students and businesses.
By embedding cybersecurity into daily workplace culture, Quick Heal Academy helps organizations build resilience. Employees become more alert to phishing attempts, proactive in reporting risks, and collaborative in safeguarding systems. For enterprises, this marks a shift from viewing cybersecurity as a compliance obligation to embracing it as a cornerstone of business continuity and defense.