What is a Self-Inflicted Security Threat?
As surprising as it may seem, a self-inflicted cybersecurity threat is a one that comes from the inside of your company; this is much more common than most executives realize. That is because the source of this self-inflicted threat is typically the company’s own employees. In fact, in a study recently done, it was found that 52% of cybersecurity incidents affecting operational technology were caused by employee’s unintentional actions or human error. In addition, despite everything organizations have done over the last decade to strengthen their cybersecurity, businesses are still regularly plagued by breaches.Cybersecurity breaches are not limited to a certain size of company or industry. Hackers indiscriminately target SMBs and enterprises alike, from manufacturers to professional services, education, and retail. Cybercriminals are on the hunt for holes in an organization’s defenses, where they can break through and steal or […]
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