Complementary Resource to Creating a Cybersecurity Culture

Poll questions asked during last week’s Creating a Cybersecurity Culture webinar indicated that many members have a strong cybersecurity culture and are not complacent in executing security awareness programs that promote behavioral changes. This is highly encouraging and a positive indicator of successful outcomes. However, the poll questions did not distinguish between IT or OT culture. In addition to members’ experience, the current COVID-19 crisis has had a favorable effect on elevating security awareness overall, but critical infrastructure security firm Applied Risk suggests ensuring your teams understand the safety, security and business risks involved when working with Operational Technology (OT) is becoming increasingly more relevant. As previously stated, a good cybersecurity culture promotes positive behavior change where employees are aware of organizational policies and actively recognize, prevent, and report incidents. Applied Risk suggests several tips to keep training programs convenient, relevant, engaging, scalable, and measurable to continue on a positive trajectory for greater OT security awareness. Read more at Applied Risk