Why Employees Flout Cybersecurity Rules: It’s Not Just Laziness!
Is non-compliance a question of motivation? Apparently, yes! A study by the University of Warwick found that when employees feel let down by their organization, they’re more likely to treat cybersecurity rules like suggestions at a buffet. So, if you want your team to follow policies, keep their morale as secure as your servers.
Hot Take:
It’s time to face the facts: employees are the rebellious teenagers of the cybersecurity world, ignoring the stern guidance of their parental security policies. With a whopping 69% of employees giving cybersecurity guidelines the cold shoulder and 93% throwing caution to the wind, it seems the only thing more contagious than a security breach is employee non-compliance! Maybe it’s time to swap out the stick for a carrot and start addressing the true motivation behind these digital delinquents.
Key Points:
- 69% of employees intentionally bypass cybersecurity guidance.
- 93% of employees knowingly act insecurely when necessary.
- Psychological Contract Breach (PCB) can lead to non-compliance.
- Higher PCB results in lower intention to comply with security policies.
- Building a positive security culture can mitigate non-compliance.