40% of employees worldwide believe they have no responsibility to keep information secure , demonstrating the lack of a comprehensive strategy in systems to address cyber attacks.
The federal government has pledged to make cybersecurity a priority by providing $1/2 billion in funding for the sector, acknowledging the growing need for cybersecurity as a very important part of the “public commons.”.
While the government has outlined its cybersecurity strategy , it is now the turn of the public, especially those employed by private companies. Security should be an obligation of both government and business.
Findings from a survey conducted in Canada show how important it is for employees to avoid practices that may expose them to hacking attacks, such as using public Wi-Fi. Remember, if you connect once, there is a high chance that you will either get a virus or have your device compromised.
As data breaches have become increasingly common, organizations must take proactive measures to protect their employees and sensitive business data as much as possible.
Individuals can always benefit from security awareness, regardless of the digital literacy provided. An undeniable fact of our time is that people tend to talk less and write more.
The research makes it clear that today people are unaware of their responsibilities and thus sometimes end up exposed due to their own ignorance.
