How to build a Security Awareness Program and Manage Human Risk
Organizations and security leaders are beginning to understand that cybersecurity is no longer just a technical challenge but also a human challenge. In fact, people are now the biggest driver of breaches, with employees involved in over 80% 1 of breaches globally. In many ways this is the result of organizations becoming so effective at using technology to secure technology that in many ways we have left the human vulnerable and are in fact driving threat actors to target people.
The key to managing human risk is establishing a mature security awareness program. Security awareness programs are a structured approach to change and secure your workforce’s behaviors. The most mature programs go beyond just behavior and ultimately build a strong security culture. The key to a successful awareness program is following a proven roadmap that enables you to plan and measure your efforts.
In this session we will cover the trend towards managing human risk and how you can do your part to protect your organization. You will walk away with some helpful SANS tools and resources to help you evaluate and build your program.
