McKenzy Boyd 

3/24/24

Human Factors in Cybersecurity Write-Up

Bottom Line : There should be a balance between training and technology investments in IT sectors. Training is more effective in preventing cyber-attacks as it educates employees on identifying and handling threats. Training can be more flexible and cost-effective than technology, as it allows for a more accurate evaluation of a company’s workforce’s behavior in the face of targeted attacks. I believe that investing in training is more beneficial than technology in addressing cyber threats and societal impact.

Background : If I had a limited budget, I would consider the benefits of training vs other technological investments in educating employees to make them aware of the percentages that training exceeds. I think that security measures take time to work, while human minds process faster—the impact of human activity on society. Investing in educating individuals to be mindful of cyber risks and preventive measures would be more important than technology itself. There are several reasons for using training as well as other technology to understand the influence of a behavior on society. Training is more effective at preventing cyber-attacks due to the fact that it teaches people how to identify and handle cyberattacks, as well as how to protect themselves from threats. Training is the most important investment we have to make in the IT business since it teaches employees how to recognize and protect against risks. It is especially useful in IT Security Training to have an awareness baseline that determines which situation is considered secure. This allows a corporation to be evaluated clearly depending on how its workforce responds to targeted attacks. Employee training is more likely to be effective in preventing cyber-attacks than technology since it teaches people what to look for and how to deal with them. We would be able to balance the budget with training since it’s more effective than technology, allowing us to provide a workforce at lower expenses. I also feel that it is more adaptive than technology

Conclusion : Investing in training rather than technology is more important for employee education since it trains people to be aware of cyber risks and take measures to avoid them. Training is more successful in preventing cyber-attacks because it educates people how to recognize and address risks.Training plays an essential role in preventing cyber-attacks because it teaches staff how to identify and address risks. It is a critical investment in the IT industry since it helps set an educated standard for secure scenarios. Employee training is more successful than technology in reducing cyber-attacks, providing for greater budget flexibility and a more adaptable workforce.

Citations : Works Cited

Collins, Jason D. “05a – Collins et al – Org_Data_Breaches.pdf.” Google Docs, drive.google.com/file/d/1jSuypqJO3hrLJi_G5wiLOH6-xFDaFgK9/view. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Payne, Brian K. “05b_6329-White-Collar-Cybercrime-White-Collar-Crime-Cybercrime-Or-Both-Module7.Pdf.” Google Docs, drive.google.com/file/d/1id2JHiAfyUjuKj0necP4AKE3gZFrD7__/view. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.