Why employees are your biggest cyber security risk

Businesses seem to be constantly at risk, whether it’s from website data breaches, cyber attacks or malicious emails and employees could be the biggest cyber security risk. Why and what are the most common security threats?

• Lack of awareness
• Phishing emails
• Telltale signs of a phishing email
• Using unsecured networks
• Storing sensitive data
• Installing illegitimate apps and programmes
• Not updating software
• Internet of Things

While your employees may pose a security risk, with the right training you can reduce the risk of falling victim to cyber crime. The important thing is to assess your business, uncover any weak points and communicate the best processes to all staff.