How to Reduce Human Risk
Despite 80% of cybersecurity and IT leaders having confidence their organization won’t fall for a phishing attack, 64% of those leaders have clicked on a phishing email themselves.?
That divide between perception and action is evident across Arctic Wolf’s newest report, “The Human Risk Behavior Snapshot.”?
While these statistics show there is work to be done, the solution does not rely on adding more and more tools to your tech stack or punishing employees who fail a phishing test. Organizations should focus on building a culture of security and communication that breeds positive security outcomes. Employees need to feel comfortable reporting incidents, IT leaders need to practice what they preach, and organizations need to implement a security awareness training program that breeds familiarity and encourages a culture of security.?
Learn more about the state of human risk and how your organization can mitigate it with “The Human Behavior Snapshot.”?
Want more information on social engineering and security training? View our 2024 Arctic Wolf Cybersecurity Awareness Month Summit on-demand.??
Arctic Wolf News?
As Arctic Wolf invests heavily in our platform and AI capabilities, we’re setting a foundation for a future with Alpha AI, our AI-focused department that will continue to lead the cybersecurity industry when it comes to AI development and implementation. The Aurora Platform, formerly known as the Arctic Wolf Platform, processes over 7 trillion security events per week, across more than 6,200 customers, culminating in the industry’s most comprehensive security dataset.?
The Cyber 60 honors the top venture-backed companies in cybersecurity and Arctic Wolf’s back-to-back inclusion on the list serves as further validation of how the company’s single, open platform continues to stand out within the cybersecurity industry.?
Important Reading (and Watching)?
A SIEM’s role in security management can prove complicated due to the noise and volume of the information it produces, often a direct result of its do-it-yourself model.?
Network infrastructure is a component that organizations must turn their cyber defenses towards to stay one step ahead in the current cyber risk landscape.?
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Human error remains a leading cause of cyber incidents, especially as phishing attempts grow more and more sophisticated - it's not surprising to hear IT leaders are getting caught off guard. We agree security needs to be a cultural priority, built from the ground up. Awareness is key to resilience!
Human risk is one of the most critical yet often underestimated aspects of cybersecurity. As Arctic Wolf's data highlights, building a culture of security awareness is far more effective than relying solely on tools or punitive measures. Organizations thrive when employees feel empowered to report incidents without fear and when IT leaders lead by example. Combining education, communication, and technology is key to mitigating risks and fostering long-term resilience. #CybersecurityAwareness #HumanRiskManagement #BusinessSolutions
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6 天前Very helpful! Wise words!