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Align your security program with company strategy
Align your security awareness program with company strategy for effective human risk management, says Jacqueline Jayne in latest episode
Ticker Clicks: SAT Explained 2) Align your security awareness program with company strategy for effective human risk management.
– Security awareness programmes must align with business strategy to effectively enhance security and meet goals.
– Tailored training addressing unique organisational risks is essential for developing secure behaviours and improving response times.
If your security awareness programme lacks alignment with your business strategy, it may fail to meet its objectives. In this episode of Ticker Clicks, Jacqueline Jayne addresses the realities of Security Awareness Training platforms. Awareness programmes often function solely as compliance requirements or are generic copies. For effectiveness, these programmes must reflect the unique aspects of the organisation.
To achieve this, it is essential to understand the business priorities and communicate in terms that resonate with the workforce. Identify where human decisions introduce risk and customise the training to address these areas.
Risk Assessment
Moreover, measurement should focus on relevant indicators, moving beyond phishing click rates to assess secure behaviours and response times. This approach provides a clearer picture of risk reduction and its impact on the business.
A security awareness programme should not exist in isolation; it must integrate with the broader organisational framework, enhancing existing values and goals. Collaboration with risk, compliance, and operations teams will ensure the programme meets actual business needs.
