End-user cybersecurity errors that can cost you millions

July 22, 2024 at 10:39AM In today’s fast-paced organizations, end-users’ seemingly harmless actions may lead to catastrophic cybersecurity incidents. Human error accounts for 95% of incidents, costing an average of USD 4.45 million globally. Common missteps include allowing unauthorized device access, misdelivery of sensitive information, password reuse, exposing remote interfaces, and misusing privileged accounts. Strict … Read more

4 Ways to Help a Security Culture Thrive

June 13, 2024 at 05:17PM The text emphasizes the critical role of organizational culture in cybersecurity, highlighting the need for a human-centric approach. It emphasizes establishing a positive mindset, engaging with empathy, effective communication, and staying vigilant in the face of evolving cyber threats. It stresses the importance of collaboration across the organization to build … Read more

You’ve Been Breached: What Now?

May 10, 2024 at 10:06AM The focus on cybersecurity is often on prevention, but breaches are inevitable, typically due to human error. To minimize damage after a breach, security leaders should: gather identity data for containment, provide temporary accounts, enforce accountability from executive level, and implement recovery strategies like incident response planning and comprehensive cybersecurity … Read more

From Snooze to Enthuse: Security Awareness Training That Sticks

October 20, 2023 at 05:32PM Employees experience a physical “escape room” to enhance security awareness. They role-play as criminal social engineers and identify vulnerabilities in a mock office space. The aim is for employees to understand the importance of physical security and remember practices like keeping whiteboards clean, locking laptops, and hiding or shredding documents. … Read more