The Human Side of Cybersecurity

The Human Risk Assessment

How to measure the human behavior in cybersecurity and how to differentiate it from knowledge about cyber-risky situations?

The Human Risk Assessment

The human side of cybersecurity in focus

About the author: Dr. Maria Bada is a lecturer in Cyberpsychology at Queen Mary university in London and a RISCS Fellow in cybercrime. Her focus is the human aspect of cybercrime and cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity knowledge

Cybersecurity knowledge

It can vary widely between individuals and teams within an organization.

Hackers can target anyone

Hackers can target anyone

Employees’ vulnerability to being targeted is not necessarily dependent on their position or level of access to company systems.

One size doesn't fit all

One size doesn’t fit all

Selecting the right training that changes behavior can be difficult.

How to identify behaviors and employees in need of training?

Identify those who need more training or specific training by collecting insights about employee behavior. The Human Risk Assessment considers the risk perception of employees and offers valuable information regarding employees’ perceptions of how their behaviors can impact their organization’s assets.

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Make informed decisions about internal policies, procedures and training

This data-driven, interactive, and easy-to-administer solution allows businesses to assess their current state of human cyber-resilience, identify the specific vulnerabilities in their employees’ security knowledge and behavior, and implement a more focused and engaging approach to training.

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Learn about the human side of cybersecurity and the methodology behind the Human Risk Assessment

Learn about the human side of cybersecurity and the methodology behind the Human Risk Assessment

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