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In Brief
Cybercriminals target people, not just systems. Over 80% of cyber breaches are caused by human error, whether it’s clicking a phishing link or using weak passwords.
Even the most advanced security can’t protect against one wrong move by an untrained employee.
Here’s how to turn your workforce from your biggest risk into your strongest defense.
The Real Problem: Your Employees Are Cybercriminals’ Favorite Target
Picture this: Your finance manager gets an email from what looks like your bank, requesting an urgent transfer. They don’t think twice, then they act fast. Minutes later, your business funds are gone.
🔺 This isn’t just a “what if.” Big companies and small businesses alike have lost millions because an employee unknowingly opened the door to hackers.
Why this happens:
- People trust emails and messages that look legitimate. Attackers make phishing scams look real.
- Weak passwords are everywhere. “Password123” is still shockingly common.
- Cybersecurity isn’t part of daily work culture. Employees focus on their jobs, not spotting threats.
How to Train Employees to Be Cyber-Smart
✅ Make Cybersecurity Training Part of Onboarding and Beyond – A one-time seminar isn’t enough. Regular, engaging training keeps employees sharp.
✅ Run Phishing Simulations – Test your team with fake phishing emails and teach them how to spot the warning signs.
✅ Enforce Strong Passwords & Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – Make it harder for attackers to break in, even if a password gets stolen.
✅ Encourage a “Pause and Verify” Culture – If something feels urgent or suspicious, employees should confirm requests via a different communication method.
If Big Companies Get Hacked, What About Yours?
Even tech giants like Twitter, Uber, and Microsoft have suffered massive breaches due to employee mistakes. If these billion-dollar businesses can be fooled, how confident are you in your team’s awareness?
Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue—it’s a business survival issue. At Brooky Cybersecurity, we make security training simple, engaging, and effective. Because when your employees are cyber-aware, your business is safer.
Hackers are evolving, your team should be too. Don’t let one mistake cost your business everything.
Your business is only as strong as its weakest link. Don’t let human error be the reason you lose everything.
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