{"id":303,"date":"2025-06-28T01:48:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T01:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/victoriagonzalez-spooncybersecurity\/?p=303"},"modified":"2025-06-28T01:48:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-28T01:48:47","slug":"the-human-factor-of-cybersecurity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/victoriagonzalez-spooncybersecurity\/2025\/06\/28\/the-human-factor-of-cybersecurity\/","title":{"rendered":"The Human Factor of Cybersecurity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Technology can help to protect systems from attacks but without employees being trained on how to prevent cyber attacks a system will never be completely risk free. Allotting money to improve employee training or company technology is crucial for a company\u2019s success.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n


<\/em>Human Contribution to Cyber Threats<\/strong>
Cybersecurity threats are not just technical but are now revolved around the hope and high probability that humans will make a mistake. These \u2018mistakes\u2019 range from the intentional actions of users and insiders to the unintentional mistakes of users that allow adversaries to exploit vulnerabilities. There is a lot of research where \u201cfindings indicate that human errors are responsible for a very high percentage of breaches\u201d (IMI, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Implementing Training and Technology Within Budget<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I was given a limited budget, I would use 80% of it to implement new technology to prevent cyber attacks and I would use 20% of the budget to create better training for employees. All modern businesses rely heavily on technology for day-to-day tasks and ensuring a company is well equipped with technology that can help the security of the systems is very important which is why I allotted 80% of the budget to new technology. I will implement new or improved data
encryption solutions, intrusion detection systems, antivirus software and firewalls. This technology will \u201cnot only protect sensitive data from potential threats but also build trust with customers and maintains the reputation of businesses\u201d (Bradshaw, 2025).
I have set aside 20% of the budget to create or implement new and improved cyber security training because training gives employees the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to threats, which reduces the risk of successful attacks. It would also be beneficial to tailor training because \u201ctailoring cyber security training to different roles is crucial because each department faces unique risks\u201d (Karl, 2024). Training can be seen as just another box to check but if created right it can be a way to boost morale while also building a camaraderie between employees while teaching the importance of cybersecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Conclusion<\/strong>
When running a company, it is important to understand that even if you have the best technology available it will only go so far to protect your digital assets and information from attacks. That is why it is crucial to have good cyber security training so your employees are well informed and aware of the different attacks they could encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


References<\/strong>
Bradshaw, R. (2025, June 6). The role of cybersecurity technology in modern businesses. Apollo Technical LLC. https:\/\/www.apollotechnical.com\/the-role-of-cybersecurity-technology-in-modern-businesses\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n


IMI https:\/\/www.identitymanagementinstitute.org\/app\/uploads\/2021\/03\/logo-.jpg. (2025, March 4). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Psychology of cybersecurity and human behavior. Identity Management Institute\u00ae. https:\/\/identitymanagementinstitute.org\/psychology-of-cybersecurity-and-human-behavior\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Karl, T. (2024, April 29). Understanding the importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Training. New Horizons. https:\/\/www.newhorizons.com\/resources\/blog\/the-importance-of-cybersecurity-awareness-training<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Technology can help to protect systems from attacks but without employees being trained on how to prevent cyber attacks a system will never be completely risk free. Allotting money to improve employee training or company technology is crucial for a company\u2019s success. Human Contribution to Cyber ThreatsCybersecurity threats are not just technical but are now… <\/p>\n

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