Is Your Team Hiding Security Breaches?

Honesty is always the best policy, and will never be punished.

This is the culture your business should promote when it comes to potential breaches in cybersecurity.

When we’re busy, we can easily get tricked by an online scam because most are so believable.

If your team feels like they’ve clicked a bad link or made some other security mistake, you want them to tell your IT people immediately.

That’s why promoting a culture of honesty can help your staff feel comfortable coming forward and reporting any issues.

Unfortunately, many employees may hesitate to report security errors out of fear of retribution or embarrassment. This delay in reporting can significantly increase the severity of a breach. It’s vital to create a supportive environment where employees feel confident that they can come forward, admit a mistake, and trust that they will not face negative consequences for doing so.

In fact, businesses should go a step further and actively reward employees who report potential breaches promptly. This also helps your organization respond to security threats faster and more effectively, reducing the potential for widespread damage.

Ultimately, promoting honesty in cybersecurity practices creates a safer workplace and encourages your employees to be vigilant, responsible, and transparent about potential risks.  In the end, honesty truly is the best policy when it comes to safeguarding your business against cyber threats.

For more information about cyber security awareness and how to prevent a potential attack, get in touch with us today.

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