How HR & IT can work together to combat the cybersecurity crisis?

Partners VP of L&D Adam Hickman PhD & Chief Risk Officer Brian Kairnes argue HR teams have a crucial role to play in tackling cybersecurity risks...
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How HR & IT can work together to combat the cybersecurity crisis?
Partners VP of L&D Adam Hickman PhD & Chief Risk Officer Brian Kairnes

As cyber threats grow in sophistication, HR teams must work closely with cybersecurity professionals to address the weakest link in security: human behavior.

A study from IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach report found that human error and social engineering tactics account for nearly 74% of cyber incidents.

Whether it’s falling for phishing scams, using weak passwords, or mishandling sensitive data, employees—regardless of their role—are often an organization’s most significant vulnerability.

HR can partner with cybersecurity teams to screen candidates for prior security-related infractions. This includes monitoring digital footprints and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines

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