Tag: awareness

  • Beyond the Checklist: Measuring Human Risk in Cybersecurity 

    Beyond the Checklist: Measuring Human Risk in Cybersecurity 

    Cybersecurity has long focused on technological defenses, yet human behavior remains a critical factor in organizational resilience. While firewalls and encryption safeguard data, the decisions people make every day can create vulnerabilities,or prevent them. The challenge lies in measuring and addressing human risk effectively. This blog delves into why traditional approaches fall short, explores innovative…

  • The Role of Human Behavior in Cybersecurity: Building a Security-First Culture

    The Role of Human Behavior in Cybersecurity: Building a Security-First Culture

    In the digital age, human behavior accounts for more than 85% of all cybersecurity incidents. Despite the most advanced technologies in place, organizations frequently face challenges like phishing attacks and accidental breaches due to employee actions. Understanding and addressing these human factors is essential for building a robust security posture. Human actions, whether intentional or…

  • What is socio-technical security and why should we care?

    What is socio-technical security and why should we care?

    Socio-technical security is an approach to cybersecurity and information security that recognizes the interplay between social and technical elements in safeguarding systems, networks, and data. It acknowledges that security is not solely a technological issue but also involves human attitudes, motivation, behavior, organizational culture, and the interaction between people and technology. This perspective emphasizes that…