It can vary widely between individuals and teams within an organization.
How to measure the human behavior in cybersecurity and how to differentiate it from knowledge about cyber-risky situations?
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.
It can vary widely between individuals and teams within an organization.
Employees’ vulnerability to being targeted is not necessarily dependent on their position or level of access to company systems.
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.
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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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. Learn more
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