Cybersecurity Governance: How human nature is the biggest risk to a cyber security breach.

Cybersecurity governance is a critical element for organizations, especially in today's digital age where cyber threats are prevalent.

This webinar is about how human nature is the biggest risk to a cyber security breach.

Cyber Risk is one of the biggest risks facing Boards of Directors and requires a completely different approach.

Cyber Risk is not an IT risk, it is an enterprise, organisational risk big enough to threaten any organisational balance sheet.

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computer assets from digital attacks, including computer programs, systems, networks, and data that traverse across those networks and computer assets.

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Michael Parrant, a cybersecurity expert, explains that the concept of cybersecurity is designed to protect those computer assets from digital attacks. Cybersecurity policies, programs, and procedures are essential components of cybersecurity governance.

One of the most common digital attacks organizations face today is ransomware, a form of malware that locks down computer networks and demands payment from the victim. Criminals have weaponized ransomware to be a devastating attack on organizations across all industries. Defending against malware and ransomware is crucial for cybersecurity governance. Organizations need to implement multifactor authentication, a security process that applies to everyday life, such as bank transfers. This security measure ensures that a separate communication is sent to confirm the user's identity, which is pre-approved and known, to help prevent reasonably simple attacks and those that seek data or financial funds from an organization.

Data breaches are another significant cybersecurity threat that organizations face, where sensitive information falls out of control of the organization. It could be a simple piece of paper left on a train that is sensitive information or terabytes of data. A brute force attack is another type of digital attack that criminals use against organizations to breach passwords. The automated attack fires hundreds and thousands of passwords at a particular point, aiming to gain access to the thing that is being protected by passwords. Thus, long and complex passwords are crucial for cybersecurity governance.

Phishing is another type of attack where criminals send fraudulent emails or texts to gain access to sensitive information. Phishing emails or texts usually appear to be from legitimate sources, such as a bank or an organization. Phishing is a significant cybersecurity threat that organizations need to be aware of, and cybersecurity governance must include measures to combat phishing.

In conclusion, cybersecurity governance is essential for organizations to protect their computer assets from digital attacks. Cybersecurity policies, programs, and procedures need to be in place to defend against malware, ransomware, data breaches, brute force attacks, and phishing. Organizations need to implement multifactor authentication and use long and complex passwords to help prevent reasonably simple attacks. The best way to protect an organization from cybersecurity threats is to adopt a proactive approach, rather than a reactive one. This approach involves being aware of the latest threats and vulnerabilities, continuously updating cybersecurity policies and procedures, and regularly training employees on cybersecurity best practices. By adopting a proactive approach, organizations can stay ahead of cyber threats and protect their computer assets from digital attacks.