The Human Factor in Data Breaches: Employee Awareness and Security Culture
One of the main risks in the current online
environment includes data leakage. One of the primary sources of security
breaches, which rise in parallel with data digitization, is human error. One of
the main contributing reasons in this case is the errors or recklessness of the
workers of organizations and businesses that use big data. While there are
several security measures available to stop data leaks, businesses and
organizations should educate their staff about the dangers of data breaches.
As Doğuş Technology, we offer many
different tools for data security to our solution partners. You can review Doğuş
Technology’s cyber security products to keep in-house security at the
highest level.
Lack of Cyber Security Awareness
Many data breaches are the result of
employees not knowing what to look out for. Clicking on phishing emails, using
weak passwords or sharing sensitive information with the wrong people is often
the result of a lack of basic cybersecurity knowledge.
Phishing attacks have become increasingly
sophisticated. Without proper training, employees may not be able to recognize
a fake email or a malicious link. To strengthen cybersecurity awareness within
the organization, regular awareness sessions, engaging workshops and lived
examples can help employees recognize potential threats before they become
catastrophic.
Organize regular cybersecurity trainings as
an organization. Short, clear courses simulated phishing campaigns, and
real-time feedback can significantly increase awareness and reduce risky
behavior.
Insecure Use of Personal Devices and Remote Work Habits
With the rise of hybrid and remote working,
employees are increasingly using personal laptops, smartphones and public Wi-Fi
to access work files. Without proper security measures, such practices can
create gaps in your organization's digital armor.
Unsecured devices, unencrypted data
transfers and shared logins can lead to unintentional data leaks. Although most
of the time this is not seen as malicious behavior on the part of employees, it
is possible that internal data may be damaged because of carelessness.
Increasing Proactive Security Culture within the
Organization
In-house security is everyone's
responsibility, not just the IT team's job. However, many organizations still
view cybersecurity as a background task carried out solely by the technology
team. This mindset creates a potentially dangerous disconnect between staff
behavior and data protection goals.
Employees who don't feel responsible for
security may not take cybersecurity seriously. On the other hand, when
employees feel empowered and supported in cybersecurity, they are more likely
to report suspicious activity and follow protocols.
Mainstreaming Rapid Response to Potential Risks
Even the most vigilant organizations cannot
prevent every breach. But how employees react when something goes wrong can
prevent a major cyberattack. Delays in reporting a cyber breach, panicked
decisions or cover-ups can turn a small problem into a major crisis.
Employees need to know what to do, who to
contact and how to respond when a breach or security issue arises. A team with
a high awareness of cyber security can quickly control threats and minimize
damage.
In-House Cyber Security Solutions with Doğuş Technology
As Doğuş Technology, we offer all ways to
ensure the highest level of cyber security for organizations. Thanks to our
constantly updating cyber security solutions, we ensure the security of our
solution partners against all possible threats.
We analyze all your in-house applications
against potential cyberattacks. As a result of the analyzes, we increase the
security of your applications by eliminating critical software vulnerabilities.
With Doğuş Technology cloud management, we can store your data at a high level of security. You can keep in-house cybersecurity at a high level with our system and infrastructure support.