Abstract
Despite technological advances aimed at preventing them, cybersecurity breaches
have grown more numerous and costly over time. Current training programs and
policies, for their part, have been largely ineffective in reducing cyberthreats, as hu
man actions continue to be the weakest link. This article urges organizations to make
greater efforts to warn employees about cybersecurity dangers and help employees
improve their confidence in their ability to defend against such dangers.
have grown more numerous and costly over time. Current training programs and
policies, for their part, have been largely ineffective in reducing cyberthreats, as hu
man actions continue to be the weakest link. This article urges organizations to make
greater efforts to warn employees about cybersecurity dangers and help employees
improve their confidence in their ability to defend against such dangers.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1-15 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | MIS Quarterly Executive |
| Publication status | Published - 2025 |
Keywords
- Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, User Actions, Management Interventions, Breach Costs, Technological Vulnerabilities and Security Awareness