The Human Side of Security
September 2018
There is no shortage of technical solutions for defending organizations against cyber threats. A quick internet search yields many options for threat detection, threat prevention, and a variety of other services aimed at keeping data secure. But security, at its core, is a people process. People create strong passwords. People use common sense to avoid falling for phishing scams. People develop security software to help defend other people (from people). Focusing on the human elements of cybersecurity, from both an end-user and cybercriminal perspective, makes it easier to understand what end-users are up against daily, and also gives a face to a complex topic that many think is highly technical.
- People that use strong situational awareness and common sense to prevent security incidents are known as what? (Human Firewalls)
- _______________ is the art of manipulating or deceiving individuals to gain unauthorized access, both physical and digital. (Social Engineering)
- This type of phishing attack targets specific people and organizations. (Spear Phishing)
- Organizations hire ___________ to break into their networks and buildings and expose flaws. (Penetration Testers)
- What does BEC stand for? (Business Email Compromise)