Transforming Security Awareness: Engage Employees to Combat Cyber Risks

October marks Security Awareness Month, emphasizing the need for organizations to improve their security practices. Jigar Shah, Global Head of IT, Identity, Access and Application for Tenet Health, highlights that human factors are involved in over 80% of data breaches, yet over 90% of employees still engage in risky behaviors post-training, questioning the effectiveness of traditional security programs. He argues that these programs often fail because they don't address human psychology or promote genuine behavioral change, instead focusing on compliance. Shah advocates for a new approach that incorporates elements like gaming into training to foster employee engagement and accountability while emphasizing a culture of security. He also calls for better measurement of program effectiveness to link employee behavior with business outcomes.

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