FINAL WORD
Why human risk management is key to data protection
John Scott , Lead Cyber Security Researcher , CultureAI , outlines actions to help employees gain insights into the evolving threat landscape .
Personal data is constantly being processed and transferred in numerous ways – whether in healthcare applications , store loyalty programmes , during purchases or while browsing online . With such a vast amount of personal data in circulation , the likelihood of errors occurring is heightened .
It feels like almost every day we hear a story of another company being breached – with data being stolen by cybercriminals looking to steal an individual ’ s identity , access accounts or commit fraud . Things are also getting easier for cybercriminals , thanks to technology advancements like generative AI assisting with more convincing phishing emails and deepfake content .
So , what should companies do to protect their data ? If one works for or owns an organisation that manages other people ’ s data , what actions should be taken to provide help ?
Understand that human error is inevitable
Research such as the annual Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report ( DBIR ) shows that the human element is a significant factor in 74 % or more of breaches .
Bluntly , people make mistakes and cybercriminals know what to do to exploit those mistakes .
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