The human firewall is a critical element in the ongoing – and many would say escalating – fight against cyber criminals. Building one is dependent on several elements, but it starts with a robust programme for IT security awareness training.
The programme needs to be comprehensive enough to fit the organisation so that, as well as basic cyber training, it includes modules such as data privacy or mobile device security if these are relevant. It also needs to be right for the industry – financial institutions face different risks to manufacturing companies, for example.
