As Chief Information Security Officer that has a limited budget I would prioritize cybersecurity training for employees and have specified technological upgrades second in line. Human error is one of the most common causes of security breaches due to phishing, weak passwords, and improper configurations that will let attackers bypass the advanced tools that are in place. By putting a large portion of the budget on regular, scenario based training the risk can be reduced significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other portion of the budget would be spent investing in essential technology that offers a high return on security. I would invest in tools such as multi-factor authentication, endpoint detection and response, and centralized logging. These can enhance visibility, reduce attack surfaces, and help with faster incident responses. These would be like a safety net for threats that get past the human defense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Technology can’t always compensate for an untrained user, and only training can’t detect every threat that may arise. Keeping a relatively balanced approach with people first and technology second so that they can both work together instead of only relying on one. with training you can reduce human error and with the rest of the budget you get technology that helps catch what does manage to get through. This way it can stop small human mistakes from being a huge issue and cause major breaches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As Chief Information Security Officer that has a limited budget I would prioritize cybersecurity training for employees and have specified technological upgrades second in line. Human error is one of the most common causes of security breaches due to phishing, weak passwords, and improper configurations that will let attackers bypass the advanced tools that are… <\/p>\n