Скачать или смотреть Weekly Tech Update 24th June 2024: Are your employees reporting security issues?

Are your employees reporting security issues fast enough… or even at all?

Getting your team to report security issues quickly is crucial for your business. You might rely on advanced security tools, but your employees are your first line of defense, and they’re irreplaceable when it comes to spotting and reporting security threats.

Imagine this: One of your employees receives a fishy-looking email from a "trusted" supplier. It's a classic phishing attempt. If they ignore it or assume someone else will handle it, that innocent-looking email could lead to a massive data breach, costing your company big bucks.

The Reality:
🔹 Less than 10% of employees report phishing emails to their security teams. Why?

They might not realize its importance
Fear of being wrong
Thinking it's someone else's job
Previous shaming for mistakes
The Solution:

Education: Make cybersecurity training engaging and interactive. Use real-life scenarios to demonstrate how small issues can snowball into major problems if not reported.
Simplify Reporting: Ensure the reporting process is easy. Implement accessible buttons or quick links on your company’s intranet.
Encourage Communication: Regular reminders and clear instructions can go a long way. Immediate feedback on reported issues reinforces positive behavior.
Create a Positive Culture: Avoid shaming and encourage open communication. Leaders should set the tone by sharing their own experiences with reporting issues.
Consider appointing security champions within different departments to support their peers and make the reporting process less intimidating. Celebrate learning opportunities from reported incidents and share success stories where reporting helped avoid disasters.

By making it easy and rewarding for your employees to report security issues, you're not just protecting your business; you're also building a more engaged and proactive workforce.

Encourage open communication, continuous learning, and avoid shaming mistakes. The faster issues are reported, the easier and cheaper they are to fix, keeping your business secure and thriving.

Need help improving your security reporting process? Contact us today!