Write Up: The Human Factor in Cybersecurity
Cost and Reward: Cyber Technology and Training
Within the past year there have been a total of 1,291 data breaches in the United States.
This number is progressively increasing as each year goes by. Out of those 1,291 a total of $4.24
million was spent on preventing and recovering from data breaches. Organizations that operate
within a limited budget must find a healthy balance between training and additional
cybersecurity technology that fits that company. My business has 400 employees and we have a
monthly $40,000 budget. I believe that due to the fact that there are websites that can train
individuals in cybersecurity , my primary focus would be on additional cybersecurity
technology.
Cybersecurity Technology
Since a good portion of the budget is going into additional cybersecurity technology , I
would start by implementing Aura All In one Ultimate protection. Aura is one of the top rated
protection softwares, so due to the fact that I’m focusing the budget on additional cybersecurity
technology.I believe the reward of protection outweighs the cost of implementation in the
business . Aura All In One Ultimate protection offers resources such as antivirus and malware
protection which would ensure that my employees have a low if not no risk of being breached.
An additional component would be the Aura VPN, this would serve as a 2nd wall of defense to
insure the safety of my employees and company data (Stop Viruses & Malware in Their Tracks |
Aura Antivirus, n.d.). The total cost to install Aura All in One Ultimate for all 400 employees
would be about $12,000. As a precaution $1,500 will be saved just in case a problem comes up
with the Aura All in One Ultimate protection plan.
In addition to Aura, my company will implement the Carbonite data backup and recovery
plan. In total this would cost $20,000( (Choose the Protection Thats Right for You, 2022). The
role Carbonite plays will be strictly ensuring that even if the company does fall victim to a data
breach , that we can recover as fast as possible. Along with back up for data and applications ,
Carbonite comes with a 256 bit encryption to aid in the security of data from outsiders.
Another security measure I plan to implement would be the DuoMobile Two Factor
Authentication. The total cost for all employees would come out to $1,200. With this method of
security it will make it harder for outsiders to obtain company data and applications the
employees have access to.
Cybersecurity Training
So far I have spent $34,700 on additional cyber security technology. As for training , my
employees will use the Oxford Home Study Centre(OHSC). OHSC offers four to five star rated
training and allows employees to receive the cybersecurity training for free (Free Cyber Security
Courses | Free Online Cyber Security Courses | Free Cyber Security Certifications, n.d.). The
convenience of these free training courses eliminates the worry of not having enough funds to
provide sufficient training to my employees.
Remaining Budget Money
The remaining $300 will go towards a bonus for the employee of the month. This will not
only find a use for the money in the budget leftover, but will also encourage my employees to
work as hard as they can.
References:
Choose the protection thats right for you. (2022). Carbonite.
https://www.carbonite.com/backup-software/buy-carbonite-safe
Free Cyber Security Courses | free online cyber security courses | free cyber security
certifications. (n.d.). Oxford Home Study College.
https://www.oxfordhomestudy.com/courses/cyber-security-courses/free-cyber-security-
courses
Stop Viruses & Malware in Their Tracks | Aura Antivirus. (n.d.). Comprehensive
Protection for Your Finances, Identity, and Tech. Easy to Understand, Simple to Set up,
and All in One Place. https://buy.aura.com/antivirus-plans-
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