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As the volume and stakes of cyberattacks continue to escalate, organizations are increasingly investing in innovative new services and equipment to thwart attacks. But, at the same time, many are still taking a customary, one-size-fits-all approach to securing perhaps the most critical threat vector: the human element.
Year after year, the human element consistently ranks among the greatest risk factors in cybersecurity. In Europe, the Middle East, and Africa,The standard practice of mandated security awareness training isn’t driving improvement, as stolen credentials, data leaks, and targeted phishing emails remain prevalent. To address this critical vulnerability, CISOs must take a more data-driven, tailored approach to mitigating human risk that goes beyond just training.
Rather than making all employees complete the same generic security awareness modules , individuals who have proven themselves a low risk can instead be served a light slate of policy reminders and checklists. Those on the opposite end of the spectrum, who are either frequently targeted or will be, can be mandated to take more rigorous training with a focus on the topics related to the risks they face.
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