Security News > 2021 > December > Tips for providing digital security benefits to employees
Many employers are now offering digital security benefits to help protect their employees.
Digital security benefits seek to protect employees from online predators engaging in attempted identity theft or the harvesting of credentials/account information.
Phil Albinus of Human Resource Executive quoted Kristin Lewis, SVP of Product and Strategy, Employee Benefits at Aura, who said the benefit entails implementing protection services that "Monitor for the unauthorized use of employees' personal identifiable information, such as Social Security numbers, bank account details, passwords, medical information and related information. A digital security solution would alert employees whose information is being used so they can take the appropriate action - whether it's changing a password, freezing accounts or addressing fraudulent unemployment claims - to ensure their information is safe."
"There are a few reasons why digital security benefits are growing in popularity. As hybrid and work-from-home office models continue, employers are beginning to realize the importance of protecting employees online no matter where they are or what device they are using. Unauthorized access of employee accounts is the biggest cause of employer breaches - often due to employees using the same passwords on both private and work accounts," Lewis said.
Ensure continuous security education throughout the year with email, Slack or other preferred methods of communication to ensure that employees are being safe online - with a security benefit or not.
Push security updates to the workforce when there are major breaches that may impact employees and make sure you have a dedicated resource to handle and security incidents with your employees.