"What is the Human Firewall?" Blog Post

For years, cybersecurity experts focused on the technical side of the profession. Creating new programs and devices that could better protect you and your company from cyber threats. These experts have crafted innovative technologies that have pushed the digital world into a much safer place. But even with all these amazing inventions, cybercriminals still get the better of millions every year. They steal money and data that costs companies a fortune. Why does this still happen if our cybersecurity tech is getting stronger and more advanced every year?

Let’s think about it. What is the one aspect of cybersecurity that isn’t getting an overhaul every year or so? Can’t think of it? I’ll give you a hint. You are one of them (unless a dog has managed to log on). That’s right, humans! People are the reason that cyberattacks continue to thrive even with stronger defenses. The common errors and distractions that happen every day are the number one cause of cybersecurity incidents. That’s why the cybersecurity for your company cannot just focus on technology, there must be a human element too.

The Human Firewall refers to the idea of a workforce that has been properly trained in cybersecurity so they can find and defend against threats just like a digital firewall would. Staff need to have thorough and constant training on the recent trends of cybercrime, so they are aware of them when they happen. You must also understand the weaknesses of your company. Knowing which employees are uneducated in which areas is extremely important to keeping your company cyber-safe. A set of cybersecurity policies and procedures also keeps your employees’ eyes on the ball, so they can smack those cybercriminals out of the park. 

 Building out a massive training program alongside a vulnerability awareness system and a set of basic policies is a lot of work, which is why we already did it for you! Becoming a partner with [insert company name here] means getting access to our extensive training program, our EVA (employee vulnerability assessment), and a pre-made set of policies and procedures. There is no time to wait when it comes to your human firewall, so contact us today!