01 Aug 2 Steps for creating a security conscious workforce
The rise of remote working is also blurring the lines between work, home life and caring responsibilities. This has a notable, and understandable, impact on our levels of concentration and ability to make optimal decisions. Remote working has also changed the way we approach personal security: many people leave their computers unlocked at home, as well as using more non-enterprise devices and software for work, unwittingly creating vulnerabilities.
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Review
To prepare for increasing cyber threats organisations should:
- Review their current cyber awareness, training and communication strategy to align it with business and technology strategy changes that address the long-term requirements of a new hybrid workforce.
- Communicate clearly how the cybersecurity function is supporting the change in approach given people’s day to day work life.
- Reduce uncertainty by providing greater visibility on cybersecurity to the board and management using business-focused cyber metrics and reporting frameworks, and
- Make sure employees know what behaviours are expected and what resources are available to support them. For example, expectations of front-line staff will be different to back-office staff, or onsite versus remote workers.
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Leverage strategic partnerships
Budgets are finite of course. Regional government agencies should invest in those skills that deliver the greatest ROI and make strategic choices to source or co-source specialist skills where needed.
With a recognised shortage in cyber talent in Australia, organisations should consider investment in capability that removes the reliance on internal human capital. Partnerships with reputable managed service providers also provides a way to balance reliance on specialist skills.
Government agencies are well placed Australia-wide to work together to share ideas, resources and establish partnerships to better leverage highly-skilled cyber professionals.
Further reading: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/cyber-security-subsite/files/cyber-security-strategy-2020.pdf
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