95 of Data Breaches Tied to Human Error in 2024 Infosecurity Magazine

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This highlights the importance of employee training and awareness in preventing data breaches.

  • Identifying and mitigating phishing attacks
  • Understanding the consequences of data breaches
  • Recognizing and reporting suspicious activity
  • Implementing secure data storage and transmission practices

    • The Role of Leadership

    Leadership plays a crucial role in promoting a culture of security awareness within an organization.

    22% fear a lack of cybersecurity awareness among employees. 21% fear a lack of cybersecurity awareness among executives. 29% fear a lack of cybersecurity awareness among customers. 25% fear a lack of cybersecurity awareness among third-party vendors. 15% fear a lack of cybersecurity awareness among partners. 25% fear a lack of cybersecurity awareness about the cybersecurity of their cloud services. The alarming rate at which cyber-attacks are becoming more prevalent and sophisticated, has led to a growing concern among organizations about the security of their digital assets. As a result, many organizations have taken proactive measures to ensure the security of their digital assets, including training their employees to identify and mitigate cyber-attacks. This training is not limited to employees, but also extends to executives, customers, third-party vendors, partners, and even those who are not directly involved in the handling of email threats. The training is designed to equip employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to identify and respond to cyber-attacks. This includes recognizing phishing scams, malware, and other types of threats that can compromise the security of an organization’s digital assets.

    The survey also found that 71% of respondents believed that GenAI tools were not designed with security in mind.

  • *Concerns about data leaks and security*: 81% of respondents were concerned about the potential for sensitive data leaks via GenAI tools.
  • *Increase in threats*: Nearly half (44%) of respondents reported an increase in threats from these tools in the past 12 month.
  • *Lack of security design*: 71% of respondents believed that GenAI tools were not designed with security in mind.The Risks of GenAI Tools

    • GenAI tools, such as language models and chatbots, are becoming increasingly prevalent in various industries.

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