CYBERSECURITY: A REVIEW OF HUMAN-BASED BEHAVIOR AND BEST PRACTICES TO MITIGATE RISK
Issues in Information Systems · 2023
Cybersecurity-related threats and compromises are a constant concern for organizations.An incident can cause an organization to face financial and reputational loss.This article attempts to review the human element related to cybersecurity and the basic practices an organization can deploy to mitigate the amount of risk in the cyber environment.The research reviews articles with a focus on cybersecurity, human behavior, organizational culture, and overall awareness.From this research, a set of themes emerge that indicate the importance of the human element involved in mitigating cyber-related risk.While it is difficult to discuss all of the techniques that can aid an organization create a well-rounded, cyber-aware employee, this research indicates a few focus areas that organizations can use to establish their cybersecurity culture.This research also indicates that future research is needed to fully understand the impact that deploying these techniques can have on an organization's ability to mitigate cyber-related threats and compromises.