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Promoting a Cyber Security Conscious Work Culture

Employees play a vital role in helping to protect a business from cyber security threats.  Yet, almost half of the worlds population with work smartphones, iPads or tablets don't protect them with a password! Absurd, right?!

Many people within a business who use computers and mobile devices are unfortunately not aware of security risks and their personal responsibility in helping to protect a company's cyber security.

Connect Smart research from April 2014 found 48% of Kiwis don't have passwords on their work smartphones and 56% of Kiwis don't have passwords on their work iPad or tablet.  Recent research from Vodafone also found that 83% of smartphones lost have compromised business data, and that 50% of mobile device users don't set passwords or make back-ups.

It is critical then that all staff of an organisation understand at least the basics.

Promoting a Cyber Security-Conscious Work Culture

  • Organise regular updates on your business' cyber security policies and practices. (Don't have a cyber security policy? - Then check out our article on how to create one).
  • Make sure your staff understand the incident management processes - and the importance of reporting unusual activity or events (see How to establish an incident management plan)
  • Ensure that new staff receive one-on-one or induction training on cyber security policies and practices
  • Invite external experts to provide specialist support in key areas such as:
    -   Understanding the basics: knowing your malware and securing your Wi-Fi
    -   Security on the move: Smart home and mobile working practices (also look at Keeping portable devices secure)
    -   Understanding password security on PC and mobile devices
    -   Simple steps for safer emailing and browsing online (also look at Can you identify a Secure Webpage)
  • Raise awareness of 'social engineering', the practice whereby cyber criminals target individuals within a company in an attempt to obtain confidential information that my be used to compromise a business' cyber security.  This is also known as 'spear phishing'.  (Also look at Can you recognise a phishing email or text).

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