Guarding against human error: The unseen weakness in cyber security – London Business News

Human error is the primary cause of cyber security breaches, accounting for 95% of all incidents. According to a study by IBM, these mistakes include poor password management, neglecting warning signs like suspicious emails, and physical security errors such as leaving sensitive data unattended. Companies can mitigate these risks with professional cybersecurity awareness training and penetration testing from ‘ethical hackers’ who can identify and rectify vulnerabilities within the system.