Engineering the human out of cybersecurity

Engineering the human out of cybersecurity

Human error can play a large role in how a malicious actor gains access into a system. Current cybersecurity frameworks rely on employees being able to thwart cyber risks with basic training, but as cyber threats become more elaborate, it has become increasingly difficult for employees to successfully identify and avoid cyber risks. Human error is a highly sought out result that cybercriminals depend on. According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, 68% of…

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Mitigating human risk: Empowering a workforce to combat cyber threats

Mitigating human risk: Empowering a workforce to combat cyber threats

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face an ever-evolving array of cyber threats, with phishing and social engineering remaining the most prevalent. As cybercriminals gain access to increasingly sophisticated tools, they continue to target employees, regarding them as the most vulnerable element of an organization’s defense. However, this perceived vulnerability can be transformed into an organization’s greatest asset in the fight against cyber threats. The human element: Both vulnerability and strength Traditionally, the human element has…

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Untrained users are the greatest weakness in a cyber defense plan

Untrained users are the greatest weakness in a cyber defense plan

KnowBe4 has released its 2024 Phishing by Industry Benchmarking Report. This report measures the likelihood that an organization’s employees would fall for a phishing or social engineering scam, assessing the status of security preparedness and awareness across global industries such as government, healthcare and critical infrastructure.  54 million simulated phishing tests were analyzed in the report. These tests involved more than 11.9 million individuals from 55,675 organizations across 19 industries. Through this analysis, the report found…

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70% of CISOs feel vulnerable to a material cyberattack in 2024

70% of CISOs feel vulnerable to a material cyberattack in 2024

Proofpoint released a report that surveyed 1,600 CISOs worldwide in order to shed light on their experiences, insights and predictions. The report found that 70% of CISOs feel vulnerable to a material cyberattack; however, only 43% feel unprepared to manage a cyberattack.  A notable finding from the report is that a majority of CISOs are concerned about human error. 74% of CISOs view their own people as their organization’s largest vulnerability, and 87% are planning…

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Verizon 2024 Data Breach Report shows the risk of the human element

Verizon 2024 Data Breach Report shows the risk of the human element

Verizon Business released its 17th-annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), highlighting the role that the human element plays in cyber threats. This report examined 30,458 security incidents as well as 10,626 verified breaches in 2023, representing a two-fold increase from 2022. Out of the breaches analyzed, more than two-thirds (68%) included a non-malicious human element — in other words, these incidents involved insider errors or people falling for social engineering schemes. This percentage remains consistent…

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When humans are the weak link in critical infrastructure cybersecurity

When humans are the weak link in critical infrastructure cybersecurity

When humans are the weak link in critical infrastructure cybersecurity | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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Minimizing data breaches from human error with randomized re-representations

Minimizing data breaches from human error with randomized re-representations

Minimizing data breaches from human error with randomized re-representations | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This…

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Is the “human factor” in security breaches over blown?

Is the “human factor” in security breaches over blown?

Is the “human factor” in security breaches over blown? | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This…

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Understanding cyber risks in the real estate industry

Understanding cyber risks in the real estate industry

Understanding cyber risks in the real estate industry | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website…

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The metaverse ushers in a new era of cyber threats

The metaverse ushers in a new era of cyber threats

The metaverse ushers in a new era of cyber threats | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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