CTO Joey Meneses: Security Strategies Should Focus on People, Not Just Tech
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Despite increased investments in cybersecurity technologies, 74% of data breaches are still attributed to human factors, according to IT executive Joey Meneses. He argues that traditional security measures fail to address the psychological tactics used by cybercriminals, such as social engineering. Meneses advocates for a shift in perspective, viewing employees as security assets rather than liabilities, and recommends a human-focused security strategy encompassing relevant training, applied learning through simulations, and cultural integration for a security-minded environment. Organizations adopting these strategies have seen notable improvements, including a 60-75% decline in successful phishing attacks and an 82% rise in security incident reporting, highlighting the importance of creating a culture of security awareness.
