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It was refreshing to attend the recent International Cyber Expo and to hear from experts who offered practical, easy-to-digest cybersecurity advice. Often, conversations around cybersecurity get bogged down in complex technical jargon, but the key takeaway from the event was simple: professional hackers don’t hack systems, they hack people. And in today’s threat landscape people, especially those in leadership positions, are the high-value targets.
It really is about the people
While amateur hackers may rely on software vulnerabilities or blunt methods, seasoned professionals focus on exploiting human behaviour. Phishing attacks, social engineering, and other tactics rely on gaining the trust or bypassing the awareness of individuals inside an organisation. Leaders, with their broad access and influence, are often the prime targets. That’s why organisations must actively involve their leadership teams and HR departments in cybersecurity strategies. By educating employees, from the top down, and reinforcing strong security culture through robust HR processes, companies can significantly reduce the risk of human-targeted attacks.
It goes beyond tech: Leadership, HR, and Manual Systems
A successful cybersecurity strategy goes way beyond the IT department. HR plays a critical role in onboarding, educating, and enforcing security policies for all employees, while leadership should set the tone for a security-first mindset. But it’s also vital that businesses don’t overlook the basics – Manual systems still matter. Don’t throw out the old manuals, or lay-off the older experienced people, but if you do, find a way to hold onto that valuable knowledge.
Why hack when you can just turn it off?
Sometimes, the simplest vulnerabilities are the most overlooked. As one Fireside Chat session pointed out, “Who needs to hack a system when you can just turn it off, or worse, blow it up?” This blunt reminder reflects the importance of securing physical infrastructure, not just focusing on digital threats. Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, whether it’s energy grids or data centres, can result in devastating outcomes. How would such an event impact your organisation?
Keeping it simple
Cybersecurity is a bit like health – we all want to be healthier, but we don’t always want to do the workout to keep fit. Staying cyber-secure requires ongoing effort, attention to detail, and buy-in from everyone in the organisation. But just like with our health, the cost of not acting today could be far greater in the future.
Business leaders, HR professionals, and cybersecurity experts alike need to think holistically about security, not just in terms of the latest tools or software, but also in terms of people, manual systems, and overall organisational engagement.
