As I step out of our London office at lunchtime, I’m bombarded with establishments that promote ‘wellness’ in their description. From the £12 salad bar to the yoga and meditation studio, the nail salon to the library, I’m faced with a plethora of options to contribute to my physical, social, mental or intellectual wellbeing. In post-pandemic times, it seems we’ve put more focus on making sure we have a balanced lifestyle.
Wellness doesn’t stop in the physical world. Our wellbeing online is also being taken into question: how can we ensure users feel safe online? How can we help them to feel a sense of belonging and empowerment? How can we make sure that even if a user does make a mistake, it doesn’t put other users at risk? Cyber wellness involves not only general digital literacy and access but an understanding of how to collaborate and efficiently communicate while staying protected against threats.
Businesses are dealing with an unprecedented amount of stress and burnout. Users, their data and their devices are everywhere, making it easier for malicious actors to trick employees through social engineering into handing over sensitive corporate information. In a recent webinar hosted by Jamf, a panel of cybersecurity experts analysed aspects of the current threat landscape in what they dubbed a ‘stress epidemic’. According to the panellists, stress can lead to errors and compromised judgment, as well as reduced threat awareness. Actions to reduce stress and incorporate mindfulness at work can make employees more alert to cybersecurity attacks. The webinar featured Nedbank, a financial institution in South Africa, where a mindful security campaign resulted in a reduction of 70% of phishing clicks in 3 months. This result shows that managing stress can ..
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