Security Awareness FAQ

1. What is Visible Statement?

Visible Statement is a new computer-based delivery system designed to promote the retention and recall of your most important security awareness and training messages. What makes it unique is Visible Statement delivers colorful, humorous, professionally-designed animated messages right where people work—at their computers. Visible Statement uses the proven principle of spaced repetition to support and enhance security and training programs. It takes care of the need to re-emphasize your message to increase widespread security awareness throughout your organization. Ready for a Free Evaluation Copy?

2. What type of files will Visible Statement display?

Visible Statement plays several of the most common animation formats as well as simple graphic files. This means that you can self-author files and distribute them immediately using the new Auto Updater.

3. What is the Auto Updater?

The new Auto Updater is included in the latest release of Visible Statement. It allows you to automatically distribute new animation and graphics to all your users.

4. Can Visible Statement also be tailored to support our existing programs?

Absolutely. Visible Statement can be custom—prepared to fit your organization's specific situation and goals. The text is routinely changed to reflect your priorities and policy. Plus, the spaced repetition of your important messages directly from the employee's computer screen is probably the most effective way to make awareness of these issues permanent and prioritized.

5. Can the animations in Visible Statement be used in other ways/formats?

Yes, in more than one way. The same Visible Statement animation files can be used in Shockwave movie format on your company web site. You can direct people there with an e-mail, a hyperlink, or when they visit your web site for information and updates. The animations can also be given to you in VHS format for use in new employee indoctrination and training sessions.

6. Is Visible Statement only used for Information Security issues?

By no means. Visible Statement is used for a variety of issues including: Privacy, HIPAA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, Physical Security, Safety, Ethics, Teamwork, Change Management, Corporate Culture, Mission Statements, and Quality Assurance, and Employee Assistance Programs.

7. What are the system requirements?

This program runs on just about any IBM or compatible: 486 or better, running Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, or XP. The evaluation copy requires approximately 9.5 MB of hard disk space and 32 MB of RAM. The program can include sound and is best viewed using 256 colors or higher.

8. What is the cost?

Surprisingly low. When you consider the value of your security training and education, you realize that Visible Statement pays for itself many times over. Ask for our pricing, and let us know if you are a qualified GSA or CMAS buyer.

9. How do you install Visible Statement?

Visible Statement can be easily distributed over your network using system management software such as SMS, ZenWorks, or Prism Deploy. You can also post it on your web site for voluntary downloading.

10. Is Visible Statement available in languages other than English?

Yes, Visible Statement is also available in Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, and Dutch.