Across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, EMEA organizations face a pressing need to tackle the human elements contributing to data breaches and cyber incidents, as highlighted in the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). The report indicates that a significant percentage of security incidents are a result of human error, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing training and awareness of cybersecurity best practices. While advancements in reporting practices are noted, the persistence of human-induced breaches underscores the necessity for organizations to continuously combat this trend by enhancing training initiatives and reinforcing cybersecurity protocols
Additionally, the report highlights the increasing exploitation of vulnerabilities, particularly zero-day vulnerabilities, by malicious actors, underscoring the need for organizations to adopt proactive strategies, multi-layered defense mechanisms, and swift patch management to mitigate potential breaches. https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366583194/EMEA-CISOs-must-address-human-factors-behind-cyber-incidents