Ending the Culture of Silence in Cybersecurity | Huntress

This article describes the growing “culture of silence” in organizations that discourages employees from reporting phishing and other cyber incidents, identifies key reasons (fear of looking stupid and fear of getting in trouble), highlights vulnerable groups (seniors, young adults, remote workers, and C-level targets), and recommends leadership actions, engaging security awareness training, and three practical steps—sharing experiences, engaging education, and building a security-first culture—to increase reporting and reduce risk.