KnowBe4: Employee Distraction, Not Sophistication, is Top Cybersecurity Risk

🌟 Excited to dive into the latest on mitigating cyber risks and breaking down those pesky silos in organizations! 🛡️💪 🔍 Organizations are facing a major disconnect between their cybersecurity investments and actual risk reduction. Despite ramped-up budgets and formal cyber risk programs, many are still coming up short. How can we bridge this gap and usher in a new era of risk intelligence? Let's find out! 🕵️♂️ 🔮 Looking ahead, one thing is crystal clear: The tech landscape is evolving rapidly, and so are the threats. As cyber risks escalate, it's time for a strategic overhaul that breaks down silos and embraces a holistic approach to risk management. By fostering collaboration and tearing down those barriers, we can better defend against threats. 🚀 📈 Just like in the past when we adapted to new challenges, today we must innovate and evolve. Remember when firewalls revolutionized security? Now, it's all about aligning investments with actual risk reduction to stay ahead of the game. 🔥💻 👨💼👩💼 IT pros and cybersecurity experts, let's come together to transform risk intelligence, mitigate threats, and safeguard our digital future. Are you ready to break barriers and lead the charge? 💼⚔️ #cybersecurity #riskmanagement #techrevolution #ainews #automatorsolutions #CyberSecurityAINews ----- Original Publish Date: 2025-10-21 08:06

Really excited to see our Lead CISO Advisor, Javvad Malik, featured in ITWeb discussing the need for a new DEEP approach to human risk management. His point hits home: "Traditional security awareness training is not effective today. It's reached as far as it can go." With up to 90% of cyber incidents attributed to human action or error, we clearly need a fundamental shift in approach. What I love about Javvad's perspective is how practical it is. He's not just criticising current methods - he's offering a solution. The DEEP model (Defend, Educate, Empower, Protect) transforms employees from vulnerabilities into proactive defenders through systematic, data-driven processes. His analogy about security controls needing to be "like ordering a pizza - easy to do, quick to arrive and satisfying to use" perfectly captures why so many security programs fail. We're fighting human nature instead of working with it. The four categories of security risk users he outlines - external targets, genuine mistakes, convenience bypassers, and malicious insiders - each need different approaches. That's the personalisation that's been missing from traditional training. Worth reading the full ITWeb article for his insights on building positive security cultures rather: https://lnkd.in/dydDBqjj #HumanRiskManagement #JavvadMalik #DEEPModel #ITWeb #CyberSecurity

"Cyber threats target every part of an organization. Ransomware, data breaches, and insider threats all exploit weak links across IT teams, HR, finance, and the boardroom. That’s why building a security-first culture—where cybersecurity knowledge and responsibility are shared at every level—is now essential for effective risk management, compliance, and business continuity." https://lnkd.in/eU-2rQ8R #cybersecurity #securityculture #infosec

Educating your team and supply chain partners is essential to protecting against today's cybersecurity threats - creating that IT security culture.

Really excited to see our Lead CISO Advisor, Javvad Malik, featured in ITWeb discussing the need for a new DEEP approach to human risk management. His point hits home: "Traditional security awareness training is not effective today. It's reached as far as it can go." With up to 90% of cyber incidents attributed to human action or error, we clearly need a fundamental shift in approach. What I love about Javvad's perspective is how practical it is. He's not just criticising current methods - he's offering a solution. The DEEP model (Defend, Educate, Empower, Protect) transforms employees from vulnerabilities into proactive defenders through systematic, data-driven processes. His analogy about security controls needing to be "like ordering a pizza - easy to do, quick to arrive and satisfying to use" perfectly captures why so many security programs fail. We're fighting human nature instead of working with it. The four categories of security risk users he outlines - external targets, genuine mistakes, convenience bypassers, and malicious insiders - each need different approaches. That's the personalisation that's been missing from traditional training. Worth reading the full ITWeb article for his insights on building positive security cultures rather: https://lnkd.in/eBipjiHc #HumanRiskManagement #JavvadMalik #DEEPModel #ITWeb #CyberSecurity

Really excited to see our Lead CISO Advisor, Javvad Malik, featured in ITWeb discussing the need for a new DEEP approach to human risk management. His point hits home: "Traditional security awareness training is not effective today. It's reached as far as it can go." With up to 90% of cyber incidents attributed to human action or error, we clearly need a fundamental shift in approach. What I love about Javvad's perspective is how practical it is. He's not just criticising current methods - he's offering a solution. The DEEP model (Defend, Educate, Empower, Protect) transforms employees from vulnerabilities into proactive defenders through systematic, data-driven processes. His analogy about security controls needing to be "like ordering a pizza - easy to do, quick to arrive and satisfying to use" perfectly captures why so many security programs fail. We're fighting human nature instead of working with it. The four categories of security risk users he outlines - external targets, genuine mistakes, convenience bypassers, and malicious insiders - each need different approaches. That's the personalisation that's been missing from traditional training. Worth reading the full ITWeb article for his insights on building positive security cultures rather: https://lnkd.in/ey5_Jrjc #HumanRiskManagement #JavvadMalik #DEEPModel #ITWeb #CyberSecurity

Your email security risk is already decided by your industry and location... New data from the 2025 Data Security and Compliance Risk Report reveals a 52% gap between industries and a 28% regional swing in email vulnerability. Defense & Security firms score 6.21 risk vs. Life Sciences at 4.09 — and APAC organizations face the highest global exposure. The takeaway? Even the best tools can’t offset structural risk. Find out where your organization stands and what actually reduces incidents by 40%+. Read the full analysis: Email Security in 2025 #CyberSecurity #EmailSecurity #RiskManagement #DataProtection #Compliance #CISO #Kiteworks

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month — and the #1 threat still isn’t hackers. It’s human error. In fact, 88% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by simple mistakes. Gartner predicts that by 2025, over half of major cyber incidents will stem from staff errors or lack of training. This month, let’s take action to reduce human risk through awareness and education. Cybersecurity starts with people. #CyberSecurityAwareness #HumanRiskManagement #SMBsecurity #LBMCTech

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month — and the #1 threat still isn’t hackers. It’s human error. In fact, 88% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by simple mistakes. Gartner predicts that by 2025, over half of major cyber incidents will stem from staff errors or lack of training. This month, let’s take action to reduce human risk through awareness and education. Cybersecurity starts with people. #CyberSecurityAwareness #HumanRiskManagement #SMBsecurity #LBMCTech

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month — and the #1 threat still isn’t hackers. It’s human error. In fact, 88% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by simple mistakes. Gartner predicts that by 2025, over half of major cyber incidents will stem from staff errors or lack of training. This month, let’s take action to reduce human risk through awareness and education. Cybersecurity starts with people. #CyberSecurityAwareness #HumanRiskManagement #SMBsecurity #LBMCTech