November 10, 2020

Eighty percent of companies say that an increased cybersecurity risk caused by human factors has posed a challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in times of heightened stress. This is according to Cyberchology: The Human Element, a new report that explores the role employees and their personality play in keeping organisations safe from cyber threats. Including that:

  • Cybercrime has increased by 63% since the COVID-19 lockdown was introduced
  • Human error has been the biggest cybersecurity challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to CISOs
  • Just a quarter of businesses consider their remote working strategy effective
  • 47% of people are concerned about their ability to manage stress during the coronavirus crisis

To read the full article visit www.securitymagazine.com.