Are Your Employees Your Biggest Cyber Security Risk?

?? Would you leave your front door unlocked when you leave the house? Of course not. But what if someone left a window open? Suddenly, all that security goes to waste.

Now, think about your business.

You might have strong cyber security—firewalls, encrypted emails, multi-factor authentication. But if your employees aren’t following security best practices, they could be your weakest link. And the scariest part? Most of them don’t even realise it.

The Risks You Can’t Ignore

?? More people are working remotely than ever before, and 4 out of 5 employees use personal devices for work. That means laptops, tablets, and phones without the security protections you’d have in the office.

?? 2 in 5 employees admit to downloading customer data onto their own devices. Sensitive business data leaving your secure environment? That’s a hacker’s dream.

?? Passwords are a nightmare. Nearly half of employees reuse passwords across multiple accounts, and over one-third use the same passwords for both personal and work accounts. Imagine if a cybercriminal gets access to a social media account and then walks right into your business systems.

?? 65% of employees admit to ignoring cyber security rules. Whether it’s forwarding work emails to personal accounts, using phones as Wi-Fi hotspots, or mishandling data with AI tools—these habits create major vulnerabilities.

So, What’s the Solution?

?? Education is everything. Most employees aren’t breaking the rules on purpose—they just don’t realise the risks. Regular training sessions can help them understand why security matters.

?? Clear, simple policies. Make cyber security easy to follow with simple rules like:

? Use a password manager to generate and store unique, strong passwords

? Only access work data on approved, secure devices

? Never forward work emails to personal accounts

?? Recognise and reward good security habits. If someone spots a phishing attempt or flags a security concern, shout them out! Cyber security should be a team effort.

Your Employees Can Be Your First Line of Defence

With the right training and tools, your team doesn’t have to be your biggest security risk—they can be your strongest cyber defence.

If you want to keep your business protected from inside threats, let’s chat.