Security Magazine article

Why Employees are Your Greatest Cyber Risk

Russell W. Gilmore, CISSP, CISM, EnCE Computer Forensics, Mobile Forensics, News, Theft, Embezzlement, and Fraud, Training


Security Magazine article cyber risk

A company will do everything it can to protect its network and data. They hire information security experts and purchase security software and hardware to protect from outside intrusions. They do a number of things to reduce their cyber risk.

Most are missing the largest risk to their data – the employee.

A recent study finds that nearly two in five workers admitted to clicking on a link or opening an attachment from someone they did not recognize. The employees are a company’s greatest asset and also its biggest risk. A recent report by Finn Partners highlights the need to train and educate employees about data security in the workplace.

You can read the original article here.

So what can companies do?

  • Create sound policies and procedures
  • Train employees
  • Monitor for compliance

Plan. Protect. Prosper.

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