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Empowering your workforce – 5 steps to creating a cybersecurity culture

Published July 12, 2024

  • Cybersecurity

With cyber threats on the rise and data breaches becoming increasingly prevalent, it is more important than ever to equip your employees with the knowledge and skills to protect your organisation.

Did you know that 82% of data breaches involve a human element? According to the Verizon 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report, phishing remains the most common initial attack vector, with one in three employees still falling victim to these increasingly sophisticated attacks.

The financial impact of these attacks is significant, with Cybersecurity Ventures predicting that global cybercrime costs will reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. Businesses of all sizes are at risk, where even a single successful attack can have devastating consequences.

  •  82% of data breaches involve a human element
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So, what can be done?

Traditional cybersecurity awareness training often falls short, failing to equip employees with the necessary skills to combat the ever-evolving threats of the digital age. Generic security tips and lectures simply don’t resonate with today’s workforce.

Read our whitepaper and discover how to:

  • Develop and implement a programme that drives sustainable behaviour change.
  • Strengthen your security defences.
  • Empower your workforce to handle ever-evolving digital threats.
CYBERSECURITY

Cyber Awareness Whitepaper

Download (PDF, 14 pages, 787Ko)

Authors

  • Noémie Honore

    Associate Partner – Belgium, Brussels

    Wavestone

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  • Jack Martin

    Manager – UK, London

    Wavestone

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