“Don’t click there. Don’t do that.” Employees know the drill. Cybersecurity teams hope these warnings will keep employees from doing something that will put the organization at risk. And, rightfully so. Research conducted in 2016 showed that 91% of cyber-attacks start with a phishing email. The number of insider threat incidents has also increased – by 47% over the last two years. Whether there is malicious intent or not, statistics like these are why security teams view their employees as a gateway for hackers to infiltrate the network.
In 2020, enterprises have undergone enormous change. Many employees now work from homes spread out around the globe. The pandemic has created a fundamental shift in how workers connect to their company networks, use their company-issued devices, and complete their tasks.
With all of these additional distractions, ensuring your teams are cyber aware is more critical than ever before. Will they be as diligent and cautious in the comfort of their own home? Will the vast increase in access points give attackers another advantage in this never-ending chess match?
With all these changes, it’s time for a new approach to cybersecurity awareness training.