People are at the heart of protecting citizen data
July 1, 2019
July 1, 2019
There’s no silver bullet when it comes to cyber security: No single technology, solution or device can mitigate all threats. But, working together, they strengthen defences and help protect data, citizens and government. One piece of the puzzle that’s so often overlooked, though, is people.
Our latest research shows that while public sector employees appreciate the importance of keeping citizens’ data secure, there’s a disconnect between the responsibility they place on their agency to do this and their own contribution.
95% of Australian employees are confident their agency’s cybersecurity measures are effective. Yet, only:
69%
Are aware of what to do in a cyber emergency.
75%
Adhere to prescribed privacy and security procedures.
40%
Feel very involved in keeping citizen data secure.
Government agencies rely on passwords, training and technology to secure citizen data. And, of course, this is important. But the most sophisticated technology can be bypassed if people are not using it in the correct way or assuming others are taking responsibility for keeping data safe. Similarly, the impact of a cybersecurity threat can be greatly exacerbated when people are unsure of what to do in an emergency.
The welcome news is that 89% of Australian public servants want to be involved in keeping citizen data secure.
1. Develop a safety culture across the workforce
2. Adapt to changing threats
3. Engage the power of ‘Human+’ workers
4. Operate (and secure) beyond boundaries
Read our Australian blog perspective here.
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