Friends of Ignition, Blacksmiths Group, shared their insights on how to Protect Your Business and People looking at Digital, Physical, and Human Security.
Read the top takeaways from the panel and you can watch the webinar below:
Hybrid Security Threats
The session highlights the importance of addressing hybrid security risks, which integrate physical, cyber, and human aspects. These interconnected risks require a multidisciplinary approach to protect organisational assets effectively.
Insider Threats
A major focus is on insider risks, emphasising how disgruntled or opportunistic employees can compromise sensitive data or intellectual property. Examples include weak offboarding processes and deliberate IP theft by employees with personal or external motivations.
Risk Assessment as a Foundation
Conducting a thorough risk assessment to identify key assets (“crown jewels”) and vulnerabilities is fundamental. Organisations are advised to prioritise threats based on impact and likelihood to allocate resources effectively.
Importance of Cross-functional Collaboration
Breaking silos between departments like HR, IT, and security is critical for addressing hybrid threats. Coordination ensures that risks arising from one domain, such as insider threats, don’t escalate due to gaps in another.
People Management and Culture
Effective people management, mental health support, and creating a culture of openness are essential to mitigate insider threats. Stress and poor organisational handling of employee grievances can lead to increased risk of insider activity.
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