The human element -- cybersecurity's greatest challenge

The stark reality of cybersecurity today isn't merely a question of advanced software or strategic counterattacks. It's about people. The financial impact is undeniable with cybercrime costs projected to reach an astonishing $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. Yet, beneath these figures lies a more pressing issue: the exploitation of human psychology. According to Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), 74 percent of all breaches involve the human element, including social engineering attacks, errors, or misuse, while half of all social engineering attacks feature pretexting incidents -- which is almost double from the year before. Rather than taking advantage of… [Continue Reading]