Fostering a Culture of Vigilance in Cybersecurity

A strong awareness program fosters a culture where security is top of mind. Employees begin to understand how their actions directly impact organizational security. This culture extends to reporting suspicious activity, such as unexpected email attachments or unauthorized access attempts, creating an additional layer of defense. For example, after participating in a cybersecurity awareness session, a finance team member might recognize a fraudulent invoice email. Instead of processing the payment, they report it, preventing financial loss and potential reputational damage.




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