Knowledge Base
What is the topic of this blueAPACHE blog post?
The blog post, titled '6 ways you can secure your remote staff,' discusses practical methods organizations can use to secure their remote workforce, a need that arose as many organisations transitioned staff to work from home as a result of COVID-19.
What percentage of cyber breaches start with human behaviour, according to the article?
According to security research cited in the cybersecurity industry, 82% of cyber breaches start with human behaviour.
Why do traditional security controls fall short for remote staff?
Remote staff work outside traditional network perimeters, using personal devices, home Wi-Fi networks, and cloud applications, which creates new vulnerabilities that traditional security controls don't address.
What is the first recommended way to secure remote staff?
The first recommended method is to deploy a comprehensive security awareness program that provides continuous training aligned to current attack methods, identifies high-risk users and behaviors, and offers behavioral insights and improvement feedback.
What is the goal of a security awareness program according to the article?
The goal is not to punish mistakes, but to position an organization's people as its first line of defence rather than its weakest link.
What is the second method described for securing remote staff?
The second method is to test staff regularly with phishing simulations, which identify which staff members are most vulnerable to email-based attacks and provide an opportunity to coach them before they encounter a real attack.
What makes a phishing simulation effective, according to the article?
Effective phishing simulations align to current attack techniques—reflecting the tactics attackers are actually using—and provide immediate feedback to staff who click a simulated phishing attempt.
Who published this blog post and what organization authored it?
The blog post was authored and published by blueAPACHE, as indicated in the article's metadata.