The IBM Cyber Security Intelligence Index Report found that human error is a major contributing cause in 95 per cent of cybersecurity breaches. Human errors are unintentional actions or a lack of actions by employees and users that cause or allow a security breach to happen.
Human error can typically be separated into two categories:
These mistakes and lapses in judgment can lead to cybersecurity attacks that put organizations in jeopardy. Cybercriminals know that technical security measures are only effective when humans properly utilize them.
The following are examples of how human error can be exploited:
Addressing human error is key to reducing an organization’s chance of being successfully targeted. Educating workforces on mitigating cybersecurity threats can empower them to actively look out for and report new threats they may encounter.
Cyber Assessments:
With the increased usage of technology in people’s lives to stay connected while mostly working from home, cybersecurity threats have also become a growing issue and require proper assessments to manage any security gaps and risks that can harm your business.
Therefore, it’s important to conduct proper cyber assessments to mitigate the possibility of having your company’s cybersecurity system breached.
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