National Cybersecurity Awareness month is upon us. And, so is the opportunity to look at what common C-suite misconceptions could be handcuffing security awareness efforts.
As we enter the back half of 2020, now is the time to look at myths and highlight their relevancy in this chaotic year. Which myths are in the modern threat landscape? And, have any been proven true?
Let’s take a look at six possible cybersecurity myths and what you can do to prevent them.
Bringing Cybersecurity Awareness to the C-Suite
First, it’s critical to reiterate that we need to be thinking about the whole enterprise when discussing cybersecurity awareness. The focus of cybersecurity awareness is often on frontline employees. That segment of the corporate hierarchy is crucial. But without buy-in from the top of the hierarchy, any awareness efforts are at risk of being stonewalled.
Despite all the progress we’ve made at the C-suite level, common myths about the world of cybersecurity awareness still exist. In today’s new normal, priorities have changed and security has undoubtedly made a shift to top-of-mind for many executives. But with so much to think about amidst all the changes we’ve witnessed in the last six months, balancing security with productivity is increasingly difficult.
As a former security analyst for private and public sectors, I’ve had experience as a middle person of sorts between the IT department and C-suite. Far too often, the disconnect over cybersecurity awareness-related decisions was palpable. Between my hands-on experience and years speaking with many CEOs and IT decision makers, I’ve concluded th ..
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