Human Risk Management: What it is and why it matters
Learn about the new class of user-focused cyber security that increases resilience to sophisticated phishing attacks.
Humans are the weakest link in any organisations cyber security armoury. According to Verizon, 90% of all data breaches involve some form of human error.
Unfortunately, many businesses simply aren’t doing enough to combat evolving threats, and cyber awareness training alone isn’t enough to match the sophisticated technology and social tactics used by cyber criminals these days.
To reduce the risk of user-related cyber security incidents, it’s important businesses understand their own human vulnerabilities and implement a robust level of protection.
What is Human Risk Management? (HRM)
Human Risk Management (HRM) is the new class of user-focused (human-focused) security that helps businesses understand, reduce and monitor their cyber risks.
Through personalised staff training programmes, businesses can increase employee resilience to phishing attacks, without hurting productivity.
An effective Human Risk Management program includes:
Security awareness training
Phishing simulation campaigns
Dark web monitoring
Centralised policy management
At ShadowSafe, we tailor fit our HRM programmes to each business and provide regular reporting, feedback and support.
A security approach with humans at the centre
Culture is critical to the success of any organisation. But how do you create a security-minded culture? A HRM program is the answer.
Online cyber-training alone isn’t enough to prevent data breeches or ransomware. HRM promotes a 'security culture' that aims to encourage all employees to be mindful of their approach to technology and security.
There are 7 key components to consider when designing a HRM program:
Short & engaging training — Use short video training courses to engage staff
Learning of key security topics — eg. Passwords & authentication, phishing attacks
Recurring exercises — A 15 minute refresh each month keeps knowledge fresh in the mind
No technical jargon — Many employees won't understand industry terms
Relevant phishing simulations — Test staff against scams they're likely to face
Up-to-date policies — Make sure your policy library includes the essentials
Impact measurement — Track training performance and simulations over time
Start reducing human cyber risk today
How to we create human firewalls and increase resilience in our people? ShadowSafe provides a fully-managed HRM service called PeopleSafe.
PeopleSafe includes:
Online security awareness training (15-30 minutes per month)
Periodic phishing simulation campaigns
24 hour dark web monitoring
Centralised policy management
Monthly user reporting to management
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