Preparing for the Unexpected
Accessibility in our Cyber and Resilience Plans w/ Justin Merhoff
Jan 18, 2024
Long-time Information Security professional, Justin Merhoff, discusses accessibility issues in cyber and resilience plans, covering topics like defining accessibility, biases, risks to the organization, solutions, and changing the culture. He emphasizes the need for leadership, crucial conversations, and user involvement in addressing these challenges.
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- Ensuring cyber and resilience plans are accessible to all users promotes inclusivity and effective response strategies.
- Neglecting accessibility poses risks of employees bypassing security measures and facing legal consequences, emphasizing the need for inclusive practices.
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Importance of Accessibility in Cyber Response and Plans
Ensuring the accessibility of documentation and communication in cybersecurity and disaster recovery plans is crucial for inclusive responses. Justin Merhoff highlights the impact of cyber security knowledge without an awareness of accessibility, emphasizing the need for consumable information for various users. Accessibility spans physical and digital domains, requiring policies and procedures to be user-friendly for all, including those using assistive technologies like screen readers.
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