15 May Cybersecurity: Back To Basics For Every Employee
This week in cybersecurity from the editors at Cybercrime Magazine
Sausalito, Calif. – May 15, 2025
More CISOs than ever—80 percent—see human risk, in particular negligent employees, as the most serious vulnerability.
Cybercrime is big business. Cybersecurity Ventures suggests it could cost the global economy as much as $10.5 trillion this year, up from $3 trillion in 2015.
So, what can you do to prevent cybercriminals from enriching themselves at the expense of your organization?
Maxwell Alles, a Forbes Contributor and cybersecurity expert reminds us of what we’ve been told over the past decade. Manage passwords properly. Recognize phishing attempts. Safely browse the web. Don’t shame employees when they make mistakes. Provide regular training.
By understanding and applying these basic cybersecurity practices, employees can significantly reduce the risk of breaches and protect both their personal information and their organization’s critical assets and reputation.
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