Phishing Cybersecurity

Human Cyber-Risk Assessment Report

A comprehensive report on unexpected behaviors employees exhibit when faced with phishing cybersecurity scenarios

Human Cyber-Risk Assessment Report

About Human Cyber-Risk Assessment Report

With data from over 1,300 assessments sent to more than 60,000 employees worldwide, we dive deep into the complex landscape of human behavior and its implications for cybersecurity.

Key findings

Key findings

Read more about variability in phishing awareness, overconfidence in phishing detection and more.

Benefits for companies

Benefits for companies

Insights from this report inform companies to tailor their cybersecurity training programs to address specific knowledge gaps

Importance of human risk assessment

Importance of human risk assessment

Cybersecurity hinges not only on technology but also on the actions of the individuals within an organization.

50% of employees are overconfident in phishing detection

While employees exhibit good awareness of basic cybersecurity principles, a significant portion still struggle to identify even simple phishing attempts.

Created by AwareGO experts

It’s easy to overlook the critical role played by human behavior in cybersecurity. This report is a roadmap for organizations to navigate the complex terrain of human risk in cybersecurity.

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