One of my favorite questions to ask when I’m interviewing a business decision-maker is if they are confident in their company’s current defenses. Most people tell me yes. So, I was surprised to read that an IDG Research Services survey commissioned by Insight Enterprises found that 78% of respondents reported that they do not think their organization is sufficiently protected against cyberattacks. The same study found that, as a result, 91% of respondents are increasing their cybersecurity budget in 2021. However, investing dollars in technology and resources only solves a part of the problem. That’s where good cybersecurity training comes in.
Humans Are the Weak Link
More and more, a cybersecurity budget alone only solves part of the problem. Mercer’s 2020 Global Talent Trends Study found that 62% of executives report that employees not complying with data security rules are their greatest threat to cybersecurity. Workplaces need to invest in cybersecurity training in order to create the right culture. That way, everyone at the company feels they are responsible for protecting against attacks. Without this, even companies with the latest tools, a robust budget and top experts are very vulnerable.
How to Use HR in Cybersecurity Training
The onus to keep people aware of potential breaches often falls on the IT department. However, IT’s areas of expertise are technical information and current trends about cybersecurity. When they alone are responsible for breaches, you’re not fostering a culture of cybersecurity. Instead, the human resources (HR) department which ‘owns’ and has expertise in creating the co ..
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