SANS Institute has released the SANS 2023 Security Awareness Report, ‘Managing Human Risk’. Rooted in the experiences of nearly 2,000 participants from 80 countries, the report underscores the escalating stakes in human cyber risks.
“The digital world is expanding rapidly, and with it, the human element of cyber security becomes ever more important as it evolves as a primary target for cyber threats globally,” says Lance Spitzner, SANS Security Awareness Director and co-author of the report. “The report serves as a compass, guiding organizations not just to understand but proactively manage human cyber risks. By unifying data from thousands of participants globally, we’ve uncovered patterns and practical approaches that can empower organizations to transform their human risk landscapes.”
The report provides an in-depth analysis and actionable steps for security professionals to mature their awareness programs, advance their careers, and benchmark their programs globally using the Security Awareness Maturity Model. Notably, the study found that mature security programs, marked by robust teams and leadership support, are characterized by having at least three full-time employees…
