How to mitigate 95% of the risk?

According to an IBM research conducted with businesses?in over 130 countries, human error was responsible for 95% of all data breaches. Phishing is by far the most common attack, which involves sending links or attachments via email from someone who isn't who they claim to be. Malicious data spread using USB sticks and compromised devices are the second most common. It's critical to remember that cyber security is a team effort; everyone who uses a computer, writes an email, or clicks on something contributes to making the job of a cyber security team easier. Every time someone disobeys security rules or fails to execute security orders, it makes the job of the cyber security team more difficult and invites a potential threat.

The threat is growing as computers become more and more integrated into daily life. As a defender, you must always be correct because attackers just need 'one right moment.' It's your responsibility to make yourself a difficult target for cybercriminals. But how can you ensure that your entire workforce is correct 'everytime'?

1.?????Make cyber resilience a strategic business issue and a top priority for the board of directors.

2.?????Identify the risk and understand the regulatory, legislative, and any industry standards your organization needs to adhere to.

3.?????Ensure cyber resilience is part of normal business and workforce are trained in the event of an infrastructure breakdown.

4.?????Simulate Incidents: Show your employees a live example, what a potential threat could look like and what’s the action they need to take if they face any.

5.?????Involve and Educate the whole organization: Ensure that cyber security is an integral part of everyday operations and that your employees are prepared in the case of a cyber-attack. Newsletters and lengthy e-learning videos are out-of-date and may bore your employee. Come up with creative ways to educate them. They should be trained to the point where they instinctively take the intended action. Educate and teach all of your employees on cyber security on a regular basis to foster a cyber-aware corporate culture (remember, the majority of cyber problems are caused by a lack of employee awareness).

6.?????Regular Assessments: Use penetration testing, such as Phishing Simulation, to assess your employees' susceptibility. Make a list of the most vulnerable people and give them special training.

7.?????Conduct Network Security Assessment: While training and testing employees is essential, it will only be effective if your network is flawless. A network security evaluation should be performed at least once a year to identify problems.

8.?????Enforce a password policy: Provide instructions on how to create complex, randomly generated passwords and how often they should be changed. Using a password management tool, such as 1Password, could be?a good idea. Keep in mind that many users either reuse passwords for many accounts or use password managers to keep track of all their account logins when designing a password policy. Despite the fact that password manager apps exist, they are still subject to attacks, exposing your personal information to hackers.

9.?????Invest in Good Cyber Security: Invest in staff cyber security training, but don't stop there. Employee education will only go so far in preventing a hacker if your cyber security isn't up to par. Test your Cyber Incidents Response Plan on a regular basis and review your Cyber Resilience Framework on a regular basis.