Security News > 2024 > May > Human error still perceived as the Achilles’ heel of cybersecurity

While fears of cyber attacks continue to rise, CISOs demonstrate increasing confidence in their ability to defend against these threats, reflecting a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape, according to Proofpoint.

Human error continues to be perceived as the Achilles' heel of cybersecurity, with 74% of CISOs identifying it as the most significant vulnerability.

In a year of growing insider threats and people-driven data loss, more CISOs than ever see human risk, in particular negligent employees as a key cybersecurity concern over the next two years.

"While the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve with increasing human-centric threats, the 2024 Voice of the CISO report highlights what appears to be a vital shift towards greater resilience, preparedness and confidence among global CISOs," said Patrick Joyce, global resident CISO at Proofpoint.

This may be attributed to the 87% of CISOs surveyed looking to deploy AI-powered capabilities to help protect against human error and advanced human-centered cyber threats.

The biggest cybersecurity threats perceived by CISOs in 2024 are ransomware attacks, malware and email fraud.

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