Email Templates To Engage For a Secure Coding Month

Email Templates To Engage For a Secure Coding Month

This article contains a series of email templates that Program Managers can send directly to participants during a Secure Coding Month.

We've found that communications coming directly from the participants' organisations have a greater impact, as participants are more likely to engage with familiar senders and senders within their organisations.

These templates are designed to capture attention and prompt action.

For convenience, Program Managers can schedule these emails to be sent out periodically over the duration of the challenge, ensuring a consistent touchpoint with your users.

If you need any more assistance or ideas, please feel free to contact the Customer Success team at success@secureflag.com.

For convenience, here are some guides on scheduling emails for different email clients:

  1. Outlook - https://support.microsoft.com/en-au/office/delay-or-schedule-sending-email-messages-026af69f-c287-490a-a72f-6c65793744ba 

  2. Gmail - https://support.google.com/mail/answer/9214606?hl=en-GB&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop 

  3. Apple Mail - https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mail/mlhlp1121/mac 

Template 1: Introducing the Challenge
InfoTimeframe: Three weeks before the challenge begins.

Subject: Secure Coding Month

Hi Everyone,

Our training provider, SecureFlag, will be hosting an upcoming event in {Month} - Secure Coding Month challenge.

This email will give you a quick overview of what to expect

During this challenge you will be able to compete with your colleagues for Secure Coding GLORY.

The challenge will be running throughout {Month}.

To compete, logon to the SecureFlag portal and play as many labs as you can to win the GRAND prize (£50) or complete a Learning Path to qualify for the DRAW Prize (£45).

Participating in the Secure Coding Month will not only help you get feedback but improve your secure coding skills at a faster pace.

The competition starts {date} and ends {date}.

See you on the platform! (Login: https://www.secureflag.com/login.html)
Template 2
Info
Timeframe: 14 Days remaining

Subject: Secure Coding Month - 14 DAYS LEFT on the clock

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick reminder that the Secure Coding Month is still live and will be coming to an end on {date} - in 14 days! We've had a great response so far, but there is still time to participate and grab some secure coding glory.

The participant who plays the most labs to score the highest points before {date} will win the GRAND Prize (£50). But to give everyone a fair chance, if you complete at least ONE Learning Path by the {date} you will qualify for a DRAW PRIZE (£45).

So,it's not too late - don't miss out on this opportunity!

Don't forget to login to SecureFlag @ https://secureflag.com and participate in the Secure Coding Month before time runs out!
Template 3
Info
Timeframe: 11 Days remaining

Secure Coding Month - 11 DAYS Left To Grab Some Secure Coding GLORY!!!

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick reminder that the Secure Coding Month is still Live and will be coming to an end on {date} - in 11 days! We've had a great response so far, but there is still time to participate and grab some secure coding glory.

Participating in the Secure Coding Month will not only help you get feedback but improve your secure coding skills at a faster pace.

The participant who plays the most labs to score the highest points before {date} will win the GRAND Prize (£50). But to give everyone a fair chance, if you complete at least ONE Learning Path by the {date} you will qualify for a DRAW PRIZE (£45).

So,it's not too late - don't miss out on this opportunity!

Don't forget to login to SecureFlag @ https://secureflag.com and participate in the Secure Coding Month before time runs out!
Template 4
Timeframe: One week remaining

Secure Coding Month - ONLY A WEEK MORE TO GO

Hi Everyone,

Only a WEEK remains before we conclude the Secure Coding Month. The event will end on the {date}.

It's been a fierce competition to claim your fair share of prizes but is still time to participate so log on to SecureFlag and complete any labs you might have left pending.

The rules as simple as it gets - The participant who plays most labs to score the highest points before {date}. will win the GRAND Prize (£50). But to give everyone a fair chance, if you complete at least ONE Learning Path by the {date} you will qualify for a DRAW PRIZE (£45).

Don't forget to login to SecureFlag @ https://secureflag.com and participate in the Secure Coding Month before time runs out!
Template 5
Info
Timeframe: Last 5 days with a weekend

Secure Coding Month - LAST 5 DAYS

Hi Everyone,

Only FIVE days left on the Secure Coding Month. Remember to login to SecureFlag and complete any lab you might have left out on.
Template 6
InfoTimeframe: Last 3 days

Secure Coding Month - LAST 3 DAYS

Secure Coding Month will come to an end this {day} on the {date}. We will be announcing the winners next week.

Thank you everyone for participating and making this event a success.
 

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