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Most Common ‘Human Errors’ in cybersecurity and preventive Tips – 2022

In a research finds that 95% of cybersecurity incidents occur due to human error.

For a years, Human error in cybersecurity breaches is an age-old problem and it has been consistently identified as a major cybersecurity breaches.

  1. Weak password security:
    Using simple and commonly used passwords, sharing it or storing it incorrectly leads to weak password security and enhances probability of a breach

2) Use of unauthorized software:
If employees install applications without the knowledge and approval of IT teams, it can lead to attack and unauthorized access of the organization’s IT infrastructure and applications.

3) Neglecting software updates:
This contain important security patches is another major reason that may lead to a security breach.

4) Opening email links or attachments:
Need Extra attention while without paying attention to small cues such as incorrect spelling in the domain, can lead to the recipient and indirectly the organization becoming a victim of a phishing attacks.

5) Ineffective data access management:
A stringent administrator who adheres strictly to an organization wide access policy is critical. This will ensure security at all access points and prevent any imposters with malicious intent to gain access and control over the organization’s data and systems.

Human error cannot be controlled at all times, few best practices listed below that can prevent such errors or keep it to very minimal levels is highly recommended:

  • Educate employees:
  • Conduct periodic cybersecurity training to create awareness.

Implement ‘Zero Trust’ policy:
For Example: verify and monitor every login

Monitor your employees’ activity:
Activities like Data Access Monitoring (DAM).

Implement two-factor authentication:
Use 2 Factor Authentication Apps, Random Strongest 32 Character Password or biometric to strengthen password security.

Limit sensitive data access with tools:

Such as Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

Perform regular software updates:
As they offer new and improved features along with security enhancements.

Make use of system monitoring and surveillance techniques:
To identify indicators of possible cybersecurity incidents so that they can be contained.

Block USB devices:
To prevent users from accidentally infecting your system/network with malware.

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