The #1 Vulnerability in Cybersecurity is Us.

98% of cyberattacks rely on social engineering. An average business organization faces over 700 social engineering attacks annually. And 90% of data breach incidents target the human element to gain access to sensitive business information. How can understanding human psychology help your cybersecurity defense? On the latest SecureTalk, I engage in a profound conversation with Dr. Abbie Marono, a behavioral scientist from social-engineer.com. We explored how nonverbal communication and emotional triggers play crucial roles in cyber threats. This insightful discussion reveals that our trust and cooperative nature, while beneficial, can also be exploited by skilled attackers. Dr. Marono’s ability to blend her academic research with practical cybersecurity applications is a testament to the power of multidisciplinary knowledge. Her insights on preference for trust and how nonverbal communication plays a part in that can help transform the people in your organization into a primary defense mechanism. Don't miss out on these valuable insights for enhancing your security approach!