Security News > 2024 > July > End-user cybersecurity errors that can cost you millions
According to IBM, the average global cost of a data breach in 2023 hit a staggering USD 4.45 million, a 15% increase over the past three years.
To better understand the risks, we can examine five of the most frequent cybersecurity blunders committed by well-meaning employees.
Proofpoint's User Risk Security Report reveals that half of working adults let friends and family members use their work devices at home.
If the unauthorized user downloads malware? Cybercriminals could gain access to corporate data, cloud applications, and storage, opening up a Pandora's box of security risks, including data breaches, intellectual property theft, and reputational damage.
A one-time onboarding security training won't cut it; instead, introduce a comprehensive information security plan that all employees must follow and encourage team leaders to enforce cybersecurity discipline within their teams.
While there's no 100% foolproof way to stop end-users from making the mistake of reusing passwords, solutions like Specops Password Policy can at least help you know if their passwords have become compromised.