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Are technologists a threat to doing business securely?
- Cybersecurity leaders face internal conflicts between technology and human risk management (HRM) within their organizations, leading to security vulnerabilities.
- Technologists prioritize control over solutions, while security leaders advocate for robust defenses that address behavioral vulnerabilities.
- Human risk management (HRM) is often undervalued in cybersecurity strategies, with executives and technologists favoring innovative tech solutions over addressing human error.
- Most data breaches result from human error, such as phishing attacks and weak password practices, highlighting the importance of HRM in cybersecurity.
- The bias of technologists towards familiar tools can hinder a holistic security approach that considers human vulnerabilities.
- Leaders need to balance technology investments with HRM initiatives to effectively protect organizations from cyber threats.
- Consulting firms may influence leaders to prioritize high-margin tech solutions over necessary HRM practices, perpetuating a technological bias.
- Security leaders must challenge themselves to integrate human and technological controls for comprehensive cybersecurity management.
- NIST's Cybersecurity Framework and ISO 27001 offer guidance on merging HRM with technology in cybersecurity initiatives to create a more secure environment.
- Industry-specific guides and HRM platforms can aid executives in fostering a security culture by prioritizing both human and technological security measures.
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