From Apathy To Vigilance: Office Culture And Cyber Security

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From Apathy To Vigilance: Office Culture And Cyber Security
Laura Eyles

From Apathy To Vigilance: Office Culture And Cyber Security

Poor Cyber Security Can Also Lead To Larger Reputational Issues

In the wake of high-profile data breaches, involving PayIDTGI FridaysSephora and NAB, one-in-three Australian workers who admit to having enabled data breaches are still unwilling to change their already compromised passwords, a new study reveals.

 

Over half of surveyed workers have compromised personal and financial data by clicking on links from unknown senders and these employees clicked on risky links multiple times! While 90% of employees consider themselves able to distinguish real emails from their phishing, 60% will click on links from unknown senders anyway.

 

Apart from the obvious financial risks, poor cyber security can also lead to larger reputational issues with suppliers and customers, among others. Office culture presents a large issue when it comes to maintaining cyber health.

 

Two Approaches

Cyber security might seem like a time-consuming issue to resolve, but some experts say regular and incremental checks can prove more effective in the long run. Regularly testing their own systems, updating passwords and breaking down the most pressing issues — anything that holds sensitive and confidential information — into “simple steps” can help.

Reform office culture from apathy to vigilance. Build competence and foster office traditions which include cyber security checks and updates. Build staff competence and confidence by allowing them to implement skills to assist with problem-solving.

 

Industries of Higher Risk
Some industries simply have higher security risk profiles due to the nature of their work. Examples include construction businesses, entertainment venues, industries that deal with vulnerable persons (such as aged care), and any other business that may attract adverse behaviour from those with opposing ideologies - such as RSL clubs, places of worship and sporting organisations.

Barringtons security risk management and assessment team has decades of experience working with clients of all shapes and sizes across a broad range of industries. Their arsenal of Risk Assessment Management Services includes Cyber Security Risk Assessments and Cyber Penetration Testing. They are able to provide a quick turnaround, reporting on any weaknesses in an organisation and develop valuable solutions in helping organisations implement incremental checks, breaking down the most pressing issues and building cyber security vigilance into office culture.

 

For more information on how Barringtons can help please click here.

 

Source: https://www.smartcompany.com.au/technology/cyber-security/cyber-security-employees/

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