Overview Understanding the Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025
The Cyber Awareness Challenge 2025 is a critical cybersecurity training program designed to equip all DoD users with the knowledge and skills needed to protect sensitive information and systems. This self-paced course focuses on actions users can take to mitigate evolving threats and vulnerabilities.
This training meets the DoD baseline standard for end-user awareness, addressing requirements from Congress, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and other key stakeholders. It emphasizes best practices for safeguarding classified information, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and personally identifiable information (PII).
Key Focus Core Objectives and Content Highlights
The primary goal of the Cyber Awareness Challenge is to influence user behavior through awareness. The course provides an overview of current cybersecurity threats and best practices applicable both at home and at work.
Users will learn about various threats, including phishing, malware, and social engineering. The training provides actionable strategies to avoid these threats and to report any suspicious activity.
“The Cyber Awareness Challenge is not just training; it's a commitment to safeguarding our nation's information.
DoD Cybersecurity Initiative
Interactive Learning Experience
Engage with the Cyber Awareness Challenge
Incident Board
Navigate realistic scenarios and answer questions to test your knowledge and preparedness.
Knowledge Check Knowledge Assessment and Course Progression
Users who have successfully completed a prior version of the course have the option to take a 'Knowledge Check'. This offers a streamlined experience by allowing users to bypass redundant content if they demonstrate an understanding of the material.
The Knowledge Check consists of questions related to the material. Correct answers allow the user to proceed to the end. Incorrect answers will require review and completion of the relevant training activities.