There are three methods that make an effective defence against cybersecurity: tools, processes and arguably the most important factor, people. Building a successful IT security culture is vital to protecting sensitive data. But what happens if your organisation lacks the fundamentals of a security ethos? Serious data breaches and a lack of safety awareness will leave companies open and vulnerable to cybercriminal activity.
Building consistent behaviours
To build consistent behaviours, an organisation must create awareness of the desired behaviours by having an efficient security awareness program in place. Senior management who treat cyber security as a high priority are more likely to say that its core staff take it seriously, with organisations needing to make sure every employee is aware of the potential threats they face. This could be in the form of sharing passwords, an insecure network or a phishing email.