Security News > 2024 > March > Human risk factors remain outside of cybersecurity pros’ control

With new threats like AI and deepfake technology, the stakes are higher than ever to execute a strong cyber defense.

Many human risk factors in particular - which represent today's biggest cybersecurity gap - remain unaddressed and outside of cybersecurity professionals' control.

74% of all cyber breaches are caused by human factors, including errors, stolen credentials, misuse of access privileges, or social engineering.

As companies prepare for new threats, they're viewing cyber risks as a bigger business problem, not just an IT problem.

Email remains the primary attack vector for cyber threats like phishing, spoofing, and ransomware, but collaboration tools pose new and dangerous points of entry for bad actors.

"Emerging tools and technologies like AI and deepfakes, along with the proliferation of collaboration platforms are changing the way threat actors work; but people remain the biggest barrier to protecting companies from cyber threats," said Marc van Zadelhoff, Mimecast CEO. "Cybersecurity and IT teams need to work with wider business leaders to prioritize understanding human risk. With the right tools and education, companies can better safeguard against threats and manage human risk."

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