Otherwise good employees can unknowingly pose security risks to the organization they work for in a number of ways:
- Poorly designed passwords may increase the risk of network attack.
- Improper control of laptops or other mobile devices can lead to loss of proprietary information.
- Failure to update virus software may lead to the infection of one or many computers.
- Surfing the web and downloading files from the internet can reduce network bandwidth and worker productivity.
- Falling prey to a social engineering attacks may lead an employee to divulge confidential information.
The good news is that with the right training employees can become your organization’s strongest security asset. A security awareness program enables organizations to improve their security posture by offering employees the knowledge they need to better protect critical information through security-conscious behavior.
To get the best protection, employees at every level need a basic understanding of security policies as well as their respective responsibilities in protecting these assets. A security awareness program must be ongoing, with continuous training, communication and reinforcement.
By consistently following these practices your organization can greatly improve its security.
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