{"id":4648,"date":"2024-06-21T12:03:38","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T11:03:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/?p=4648"},"modified":"2024-07-05T07:52:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T06:52:58","slug":"are-your-employees-reporting-online-security-issues-fast-enough-or-even-at-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/are-your-employees-reporting-online-security-issues-fast-enough-or-even-at-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Are your employees reporting online security issues fast enough\u2026 or even at all?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Getting your team to report <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cybsafe.com\/blog\/7-reasons-why-security-awareness-training-is-important\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cybsafe.com\/blog\/7-reasons-why-security-awareness-training-is-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online security issues<\/a> quickly is something that\u2019s important for your business\u2026 but maybe something that might not have crossed your mind before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might think that with so many security tech tools, you&#8217;re covered. But guess what? Your employees are your first line of defense, and they\u2019re irreplaceable when it comes to spotting and reporting security threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/USwc2024-06-24-BlogarticleLinkedInnewsletterimage-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/USwc2024-06-24-BlogarticleLinkedInnewsletterimage-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/USwc2024-06-24-BlogarticleLinkedInnewsletterimage-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/USwc2024-06-24-BlogarticleLinkedInnewsletterimage-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/USwc2024-06-24-BlogarticleLinkedInnewsletterimage-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/USwc2024-06-24-BlogarticleLinkedInnewsletterimage.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine this: One of your employees receives a fishy-looking email that appears to be from a trusted supplier. It&#8217;s a classic <a href=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/is-this-the-most-dangerous-phishing-scam-yet\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/is-this-the-most-dangerous-phishing-scam-yet\/\">phishing attempt<\/a> (that\u2019s where a cyber criminal sends an email and pretends to be someone else to steal your data).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the employee brushes it off or thinks someone else will handle it, that innocent-looking email could lead to a massive <a href=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/protect-your-business-from-a-data-leak-with-microsoft-edge\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4830\">data breach<\/a>, potentially costing your company big bucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/USwc2024-06-24-Techupdatevideoreadytouse.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, less than 10% of employees report phishing emails to their security teams. That&#8217;s shockingly low. Why? Well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They might not realize how important it is<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They&#8217;re scared of getting into trouble if they&#8217;re wrong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or they think it&#8217;s someone else\u2019s job<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, if they&#8217;ve been shamed for security mistakes before, they&#8217;re even less likely to speak up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest reasons employees don&#8217;t report online security issues is that they just don\u2019t get it. They might not know what a security threat looks like or why reporting it is crucial. This is where education comes in, but not the boring, jargon-filled kind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of <a href=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/cyber-security-training-once-a-year-is-not-working\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/cyber-security-training-once-a-year-is-not-working\/\">cyber security training<\/a> as an engaging and interactive experience. Use real-life examples and scenarios to show how a small issue can snowball into a major problem if not reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simulate phishing attacks and demonstrate the potential fallout. Make it clear that everyone has a vital role in keeping the company safe. When employees understand their actions can prevent a disaster, they&#8217;ll be more motivated to report anything suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if your employees want to report an issue, a complicated reporting process can stop them in their tracks. Make sure your reporting process is as simple and straightforward as possible. Think easy-access buttons or quick links on your company\u2019s intranet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure everyone knows how to report an issue. Regular reminders and clear instructions can go a long way. And when someone does report something, give them immediate feedback. A simple thank you or acknowledgment can reinforce their behavior and show them that their efforts matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s all about creating a culture where reporting online security issues is seen as a positive action. If employees feel they\u2019ll be judged or punished, they\u2019ll keep quiet. Leaders in your company need to set the tone by being open about their own experiences with reporting issues. When the big boss talks openly about security, it encourages everyone else to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could even consider appointing security champions within different departments. These are your go-to people for their peers, offering support and making the reporting process less intimidating. Keep security a regular topic of conversation so it stays fresh in everyone&#8217;s minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, celebrate the learning opportunities that come from reported incidents. Share success stories where reporting helped avoid a disaster. This not only educates but also motivates your team to keep their eyes open and speak up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By making it easy and rewarding for your employees to report security issues, you&#8217;re not just protecting your business; you&#8217;re also building a more engaged and proactive workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encourage open communication, continuous learning, and avoid shaming anyone for their mistakes. The faster issues are reported, the easier and cheaper they are to fix, keeping your business secure and thriving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is something we regularly help businesses with. If we can help you too, get in touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The faster your employees report a potential cyber security issue, the less damage is done to your business. But how can you encourage quick reporting? Here we share some solid ideas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4649,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[47,48],"class_list":["post-4648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cybersecurity","tag-onlinesecurity","tag-reporting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4648"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4648\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4834,"href":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4648\/revisions\/4834"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4649"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sysdojo.com\/corp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}