In his book "Future Crimes", Marc Goodman said something that has been burned in my brain for years:
“If you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don’t understand the problems and you don’t understand the technology. Cybersecurity is a people problem, not just a technical one.”
What's the #1 threat to your organization? IT'S US! WE ARE THE PROBLEM!
The truth is, we can follow every standard, control, and best practice under the sun, but all it takes is a careless or uninformed click or tap and it's game over. So, if people are the problem, what is the solution?
- Proper tools
- Education
- Policies and procedures
- Culture
While this might be part 3 of our miniseries, treat yourself to an invaluable discussion of the #1 best thing you can possibly do to protect your business: take care of your people!