Security Concerns

Human error is an enormous factor in cybersecurity. “Research revealed that 80-90% of security breaches are due to human-enabled errors in the U.S. and U.K. (Nobles, 2018).” Not only do companies have to invest time and money into making sure that their security is impenetrable from the outside, but they also must take the time to train their employees on how to be safe and make sure that they don’t accidentally pose an internal security threat. What kind of things could cause an internal data breach? Weak passwords, leaving computer unlocked, and social engineering are all different things that could put a business at risk when it comes to an internal attack. Policy and procedures must be put in place to teach employees proper ways to maintain safety. “Moreover, researchers emphasize that understanding human behavior in cybersecurity is a complex problem (Nobles, 2018).” As Nobles (2018) mentions researchers confirm that this issue will continue to grow which will require a more substantial solution that businesses will have to develop. This is another aspect that they must revisit constantly to update and reform procedure.

Rivera (2018) does a great job explaining some of the different types of attacks that a hacker may use to gain access to a system. He does a particularly great job using simple language so that business owners who are not very technical can understand and take appropriate measures. Different types of attacks would include malware, phishing, and DDoS. Lots of these different types of attacks can be countered by firewalls, antivirus, and data backup (Rivera, 2018). This gives business owners the ideas they need to arm their businesses with an adequate defense to these different types of attacks. In addition, many businesses have an information security team or security officer that oversees being up to date on this information. Business owners should rely on these individuals and their expertise on the topic, they will be able to give ample suggestions on how to improve the current security level. There is also the option of hiring an outside consultant to advise your business on how to maintain security.

References

Nobles Calvin. (2018). Botching Human Factors in Cybersecurity in Business Organizations. Holistica, (3), 71. https://doi-org.proxy-library.ashford.edu/10.2478/hjbpa-2018-0024

Rivera, A. (2018, April 11). Cybersecurity: A Small Business Guide. Retrieved July 22, 2019, from https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/8231-small-business-cybersecurity-guide.html