The awareness challenge: The Vodafone approach

Marjolein Kruithof, Vodafone

The ‘human element’ represents one of the biggest risks to information security, yet it is rarely given priority over factors like technological failure and the threat of criminal activity. Research reveals that 70% - 80% of incidents at companies worldwide originate from within the organisation. Whether these incidents are due to lack of awareness, absent-mindedness or a desire to take advantage of access to valuable company data, the solution remains the same: cultural change.

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