Survey finds SA businesses leading in cyber security culture

TLDR:

ITWeb, in partnership with KnowBe4, conducted a cybersecurity culture survey in South Africa to assess how organizations are prioritizing human risk and managing their security culture. Key findings include:

• 82% of respondents assess or measure their cyber security culture
• 46% noticed an increase in social engineering over the past year
• 94% believe security culture is important to their operations

In terms of improving security awareness and culture programs, respondents highlighted the need to measure and assess effectiveness, collect user behavior data, and incorporate more simulation techniques.

Overall, the survey indicates a strong focus on security culture within South African organizations and a recognition of its importance for both operational success and competitive advantage.

Collard emphasizes the importance of a mature security culture in understanding cyber security risks and vulnerabilities, ultimately contributing to organizational and data security.