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MEASURING SECURITY AWARENESS IMPACT FOR LONG-TERM SUCCESS

For IT and security leaders , the nascent decade has been a whirlwind of challenges and change . From the pandemic-fueled scramble to connect remote workers to a surge of phishing attacks seeking to exploit the chaos , 2020 was only the start of a daunting new era for cybersecurity .

In a recent survey of tech professionals , 57 % said their organisation dealt with a successful phishing attack in 2020 , up from 55 % the year before . And the barrage isn ’ t letting up . A growing surge of high-profile ransomware and data breaches is forcing companies to reckon with their appetite for risk .
Compromise is painful for victims . But it can spark much-needed conversations among executives and the board about cybersecurity and the role user behaviour plays in safeguarding the business .
Most cyberthreats require humans to activate them . That ’ s why effective security awareness programmes – and changes in user behaviour – can play an outsized role in reducing risk . Many security leaders know this intrinsically . But measuring – and communicating – the impact of your security awareness programme to executives doesn ’ t always come as naturally .
This e-book explores in the ins and outs of security awareness programmes built for long-term success . It outlines strategies for championing , measuring and nurturing stakeholder buy-in . And it shows you how to make the most of this critical investment . x
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