The realization that the person is at risk.
The human factor in cybersecurity has become the primary way for hackers to establish a foothold within critical infrastructure. The broad impact of these attacks is not only financial and reputational, but also social, and psychological.
In our whitepaper Dr. Maria Bada talks about how organizations can enhance employees’ resilience and identify key cybersecurity behaviors while establishing a holistic cybersecurity culture.
The realization that the person is at risk.
The expectation that behavior change will reduce this risk.
The expectation the person is capable enough to adopt preventive behavior or refrain from risky behavior.
Stop considering employees as the weakest link
Employees are often considered the weakest link when organizations estimate their cybersecurity risk. However, shifting the focus to employees’ approaches that can be “part of the solution” rather than “the problem” affects organizations positively and builds resilience within them.
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Support employees continuously on their journey of becoming part of the cybersecurity culture within the company. That can be done in various ways, including by providing adequate technological support, education, and awareness training.
Also in this series Stakeholder Analysis: Motives, Needs and Drivers for Security Awareness Training
The 2nd whitepaper presents the findings of a stakeholder analysis with over 160 participants presenting their opinions and experience on the status of cybersecurity training in modern work environments Learn more
New whitepaper The human side of cybersecurity — Human Risk Assessment
Our Part 3 whitepaper explains the methodology behind the Human Risk Assessment, AwareGO’s innovative new solution for creating a resilient and educated workforce. Learn more
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