When Everyday Habits Become an Invisible Security Risk

A vendor CEO argues that everyday workplace habits create an invisible attack surface beyond typical technical vulnerabilities. Examples include out-of-office replies that reveal organisational details, shared drives that accumulate excessive permissions over time, and dormant accounts left behind when employees leave. The piece cites research claiming over two-thirds of CISOs see employees as their biggest cyber risk, and nearly four in five say leadership support for security training fades over time. The author calls for security awareness culture to extend beyond phishing and password training to cover these routine behavioural risks.

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