Dark Reading: In Cybersecurity, Mitigating Human Risk Goes Far Beyond Training

    As the stakes of cyberattacks continue to rise, organizations are throwing more and more money at innovative new services and equipment to thwart them. 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. There's little to be gained by spending more on locks and security guards if someone unknowingly leaves the door open for robbers into the building.

    Year after year, the human element consistently ranks among the greatest risk factors in cybersecurity — it is projected to play a central role in 68% to 90% of breaches in 2024 — and the standard practice of mandated security awareness trainings isn't driving improvement, as stolen credentials, data leaks, and targeted phishing emails remain prevalent. To address this critical vulnerability, chief information security officers (CISOs) must take a more data-driven, tailored approach to mitigating human risk that goes beyond just training — one that requires human-by-design cybersecurity.

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