Strengthening the weakest link: top 3 security awareness topics for your employees

This article advocates for continuous, role-tailored security awareness programs that focus on changing user behavior, emphasizing three priority areas for 2024: combating BEC/phishing (including smishing, vishing, and MFA bypass) through simulations and controls; securing remote and hybrid work by addressing public Wi‑Fi risks, AitM/evil twin threats, and physical oversights like shoulder surfing; and strengthening data protection practices to reduce GDPR-related exposure via encryption, strong passwords, secure device use, and prompt incident reporting, complemented by strong organizational policies and technical controls.