Priya Patel
TLDR:
– Human error is a major factor in cybersecurity breaches, with 68% of breaches caused by human error.
– Companies need to engineer out human error from cybersecurity controls by understanding human behavior and applying it to their security measures.
Human error is a significant contributor to cybersecurity breaches, with 68% of data breaches in the past year reportedly caused by human error. This article emphasizes the need for companies to restructure their cybersecurity controls to reduce the dependency on employees making the right decisions to thwart cyber risks.
The article outlines four key ways in which firms can restructure or build their cybersecurity controls around human behavior:
1. Expect clicks on malicious links: Organizations can shift towards using protected filters to verify links employees click on, reducing the potential for falling victim to malicious links.
2. Reduce access to data: By organizing and labeling datasets and granting specific access based on employee roles, firms can minimize the opportunity for malicious actors to steal information.
3. Minimize footprint with break glass access: Implementing time-limited, elevated access for emergency cases can provide an extra layer of security by authenticating users and controlling access time to sensitive information.
4. Eliminate passwords: Compromised passwords are a common entry point for cyberattacks. By replacing passwords with more secure authentication methods like biometric logins, firms can reduce the risk of malicious actors using stolen credentials to infiltrate systems.
The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of keeping up with emerging threats by constantly evaluating cybersecurity controls and engaging with IT teams and security professionals to stay ahead of rising cybersecurity risks.
