🍫 Introduction to Croissantage

Croissantage (also known as ChocoBLAST) is a fun and effective cybersecurity awareness practice that combines humor with education. This tradition, increasingly common in French companies, transforms a moment of forgetfulness (failing to lock one's session) into a positive and tasty learning opportunity.

The principle is simple: when a colleague forgets to lock their workstation, whoever discovers it can "croissant" the person involved. In exchange for this friendly awareness check, the person who forgot to lock their session agrees to bring pastries for the team.

📜 Origin and History

The concept of Croissantage is rooted in French corporate culture, where cybersecurity awareness can sometimes be perceived as tedious. To make this awareness more engaging, teams began introducing a playful and gourmet aspect.

The term "Croissantage" refers to the pastries (croissants, pains au chocolat, etc.) offered as a "fine." This practice spread quickly because it creates a positive environment where a mistake becomes a learning opportunity rather than a punishment.

🎯 The Rules of Croissantage

Fundamental Rules

1. Discovery of an unlocked session: The person who finds an unlocked workstation can initiate a Croissantage.
2. Commitment of the person involved: The person who forgot to lock their screen commits to bringing pastries for the team.
3. Kindness: Croissantage must remain benevolent and educational, never malicious or humiliating.
4. Promptness: The pastries should be brought in the following days, usually within the week.

💡 Why is Croissantage Effective?

🎓 Positive Educational Approach

Unlike traditional training sessions that can be perceived as a constraint, Croissantage creates a memorable and positive moment that reinforces best practices.

🤝 Strengthening Team Bonds

This practice promotes team cohesion by creating shared moments over pastries, all while raising security awareness.

📈 Continuous Improvement

Statistics show that companies practicing Croissantage see a significant reduction in unlocked sessions.

😊 Positive Company Culture

Croissantage contributes to building a positive security culture where mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth.

🛠️ How to Implement Croissantage with ChocoLOCK?

ChocoLOCK makes practicing Croissantage easier by providing modern and playful tools to educate your colleagues:

🔒 Classic ChocoLOCK

Generate a personalized lock screen (BSOD style) that displays on the unlocked station. A clear message indicates who discovered the open session and reminds the user of the importance of locking.

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⭐ SUPER ChocoLOCK

Simplify the process with an automatically generated pre-filled email. Just add the recipients and send the commitment to bring in pastries.

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🎯 Targeted ChocoLOCK

Activate a lock screen remotely from your mobile via QR Code. Perfect for situations where you discover an unlocked station without being directly in front of the computer.

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⚡ Flash ChocoLOCK

Immediate action with a striking "Red Screen of Death" style. Ideal for fast and effective awareness.

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📊 Statistics and Results

Companies that have adopted Croissantage report significant results:

✓ 60-80% reduction in unlocked sessions within the first 3 months
✓ Improved cybersecurity culture with a positive and engaging approach
✓ Strengthened team cohesion thanks to shared moments around pastries
✓ Better retention of best practices due to the memorable and playful nature of the activity

🎓 Best Practices

Tips for Successful Croissantage

• Stay benevolent: The goal is awareness, not humiliation
• Remind them of shortcuts: Windows (Win+L), Mac (Ctrl+Cmd+Q), Linux (Super+L)
• Encourage the practice: Praise those who lock their screens consistently
• Share statistics: Show the team's progress

🔐 Locking Shortcuts by System

Operating System	Keyboard Shortcut
Windows	Win + L
macOS	Ctrl + Cmd + Q
Linux	Super + L

🚀 Conclusion

Croissantage is much more than a simple gourmet tradition: it is an effective and fun cybersecurity awareness method that turns mistakes into learning opportunities. By combining education, kindness, and treats, this practice helps create a positive security culture within companies.

With ChocoLOCK, you have all the tools necessary to easily implement Croissantage in your organization. Whether you choose Classic ChocoLOCK, SUPER ChocoLOCK, Targeted ChocoLOCK, or Flash ChocoLOCK, each method helps strengthen security while creating a positive and engaging work environment.

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