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Transforming a dysfunctional security culture into one that champions proactive security measures is crucial for any organization. Security culture comprises the ideas, customs, and social behaviors that shape how security is perceived and practiced within an organization. Discover practical steps to enhance security awareness, leadership involvement, and employee engagement in our latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/es8BYj5X #CyberSecurity #SecurityCulture #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #PivITStrategy

🔒💡 **Unlocking Security Potential: From Indifference to Advocacy!** 💻🛡️ Are you ready to witness a tech culture revolution? Buckle up and get ready to dive into the secrets of transforming a lackluster security mindset into an army of cyber warriors! 🚀 🔍 Dive deeper into the latest insights shared by SecurityWeek on How to Fix a Dysfunctional Security Culture. It's time to stir up the status quo and pave the way for a more secure future! 🛠️🔐 🔥 **Key Takeaways to Ignite Change:** 1. **Shifting Mindsets**: From It's not my problem to I'm the shield! 2. **Championing Security**: Empowering users to be the first line of defense. 🛡️ 3. **Cultural Transformation**: Making security cool, one click at a time. 4. **Strategies for Success**: A blueprint to conquer cyber threats head-on! 📋 💬 Join the conversation! What's your take on reshaping security cultures in the digital age? Share your thoughts and tag your cybersecurity squad! Let's spark a dialogue that ignites change across the tech landscape! 💬🌐 🔮 **Future Forecast:** 🚀 As the digital realm evolves, the battle for cybersecurity supremacy intensifies. By harnessing the power of a united security culture, organizations can fortify their defenses and stay ahead of the curve. Are you ready to lead the charge? 💪💻 #ainews #automatorsolutions #CybersecurityRevolution #TechCulture #InnovationOverIndifference 🌟 Let's pave the way for a cyber-secure tomorrow, one inspired click at a time! 🚀🔒 #StaySecure #EmpowermentThroughAwareness --- Remember – in a world full of threats, a united front is our strongest shield! 💪🔐 #CyberWarriors #TechTransformation #CyberSecurityAINews ----- Original Publish Date: 2024-07-09 04:21

Things to watch out for, when creating an information security culture. While fostering a strong information security culture is crucial for protecting sensitive data, it can come with some downsides: 1. Resistance to Change: Employees might resist new security protocols, especially if they perceive them as cumbersome or unnecessary. 2. Decreased Productivity: Strict security measures can slow down workflows, making it harder for employees to complete tasks efficiently. 3. Increased Costs: Implementing and maintaining robust security measures can be expensive, requiring significant investment in technology and training. 4. Complexity: A strong security culture often involves complex procedures and policies, which can be difficult for employees to understand and follow. 5. Potential for Overemphasis: Focusing too much on security can lead to a culture of fear and mistrust, where employees are overly cautious and hesitant to take necessary risks. Balancing security with usability and employee morale is key to maintaining an effective information security culture. #infosec #culture

Don't be a mall cop CISO. How did we get here? 20 years ago, security departments got a bad reputation for being the gatekeepers of innovation. We became "the department of no". Want to use a new vendor: Sorry they don't meet or security requirements. Want to build a new application: No, it might expose new risks. These were dark days. Those of us that lived through it saw the culture change. Groups started going rogue. Everyone found a way to subvert coming to the security department for 'permission' to innovate. We even coined a new term for it, Shadow IT. 10 years ago, the cultural pendulum swung the other way. CISOs, and their departments, moved into the 'mall cop era'. Where our job was simply to observe and report risks. Don't impact the business. Give executives the information they need to do 'risk-based decision making' (remember when that was the new buzz word?) And as a natural result CISOs were sent to the proverbial kids' table at decision time. Why? Because we provided no value beyond reporting on risks. Now it feels like that culture is shifting once again. "Business enabler" is the new buzz word. CISOs are being hired not just because of their security experience, but because they can be present and contribute to the company's strategy, growth, and future. So how do we become a part of the new cultural revolution? 1) Be solution oriented. Don't come to the table with all the reasons a new innovation will increase risk. Instead bring the ways your team will minimize any new risks. 2) Understand your place. A CISO is an executive leader for her respective company. Get out from behind the computer and build relationships with your C-suite peers. Be present. 3) Drive your team's culture. How the security team interacts with IT and business operations starts with you. Be an example and set clear expectations that the team is here to support the company. Steal my motto if it helps: "Security is a customer service department." Our customers are IT and business operations. If the security team can embrace this mentality you're well on your way. IMHO of course

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𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 As technology companies innovate, they must prioritize building a strong security culture that empowers employees to take an active role in safeguarding sensitive data and systems. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 Proactive Defense: A strong security culture fosters a proactive mindset where employees recognize potential threats and report them before they escalate into serious issues. Employee Empowerment: When security is embedded in the company culture, employees feel more responsible for protecting organizational assets, leading to increased vigilance and compliance. Mitigating Risks: Human error is a significant factor in many security breaches. A culture focused on security minimizes risks by ensuring that everyone understands their role in safeguarding information. Reinforcing Trust: Clients and partners are more likely to engage with organizations that prioritize security. A culture of security enhances credibility and builds trust in your brand. Regulatory Compliance: A security-oriented culture ensures that employees are aware of compliance requirements, reducing the risk of violations and associated penalties. Steps to Build a Security Culture Leadership Commitment: Security culture starts at the top. Leaders should communicate the importance of security and model best practices in their own behavior. Ongoing Training and Awareness: Regular training sessions and workshops help employees stay informed about the latest security threats and best practices. Use real-world examples to illustrate the importance of vigilance. Encourage Open Communication: Create an environment where employees feel comfortable reporting security concerns without fear of repercussions. This openness can lead to quicker identification and resolution of potential issues. Integrate Security into Daily Operations: Make security a part of daily routines. Incorporate security checklists into workflows and ensure that security protocols are easily accessible and understood by all employees. Recognize and Reward Good Practices: Celebrate employees who demonstrate exceptional security awareness. Recognizing and rewarding good security practices reinforces the importance of a security-first mindset. Conduct Regular Assessments: Evaluate your security culture periodically through surveys and assessments to identify areas for improvement. Use feedback to adapt training and policies. Building a security culture within technology companies is not just a necessity—it's a strategic advantage. By fostering an environment where security is prioritized and valued, organizations can not only protect themselves from threats but also drive innovation and growth. Let’s engage!! #day25 #SecurityCulture #Cybersecurity #TechIndustry #30daylinkedinchallengewithtonnyisaac

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐓 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝: 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐑 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬. This partnership is essential for: ☞ Employee-centric risk mitigation ☞ Comprehensive security training ☞ Effective policy enforcement ☞ Coordinated incident response ☞ Ensuring regulatory compliance But it's not just about tech—it's about people. Disengagement, burnout, and retention issues are deeply connected to how well we understand and address employee needs. Leadership's active engagement is crucial in fostering a healthy work environment. To move forward, we need an evaluation framework that: ✅ Assesses cybersecurity awareness and skills ✅ Identifies HR process vulnerabilities ✅ Aligns security with employee workflows ✅ Regularly updates policies based on feedback By prioritizing this collaborative approach and ensuring leadership buy-in, we can build more resilient, secure, and employee-friendly organizations. 𝙇𝙚𝙩'𝙨 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧, 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧. ______________ 𝗛𝗲𝘆, 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗢𝗜. 🫱🏼🫲🏿 #Cybersecurity #HR #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #employeeexperience #evaluation

"Culture eats strategy for breakfast". To effectively protect an organization, a strong culture that supports cybersecurity is essential. Without it, even the best security strategies won't succeed. Check out this article and let us know where you stand...