An aspect of the digital workplace that keeps many executives
awake at night is its constant connection to social media, and the
impact this can have on a company's brands, directors'
reputations, and ultimately revenue.
Human error is a leading cause of cyber incidents, and
hacktivism is not far behind. However, with the social market (and
gossip) place only a tap away, dissatisfied employees do not need
coding skills to damage a company's reputation through
individual allegations.
Businesses have several strategies at their disposal to minimise
risk, and turn their employees into brand ambassadors:
Cyber risk
prevention
- Several organisational measures can help mitigate
cyber risk, including customising IT system access permissions,
designing a multi-step approval process for external interactions,
and organising regular training to develop and maintain employee
cyber awareness.
