Information security awareness: educating your users effectively

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Thomson, M.E., and R. von Solms. “Information Security Awareness: Educating Your Users Effectively”. Information Management &Amp; Computer Security, vol. 6, no. 4, 1998, pp. 167-73, https://doi.org/10.1108/09685229810227649.
Thomson, M., & von Solms, R. (1998). Information security awareness: educating your users effectively. Information Management &Amp; Computer Security, 6(4), 167-173. https://doi.org/10.1108/09685229810227649
Thomson M, von Solms R. Information security awareness: educating your users effectively. Information Management & Computer Security. 1998;6(4):167-73.
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In an era of rapidly evolving cyber threats, can employee education truly improve security? This article explores the increasing importance of information security awareness in the workplace. It traces the evolution of computing and highlights the escalating security issues that demand effective user education. The research delves into techniques borrowed from social psychology—often overlooked in current awareness programs—to demonstrate their potential in improving program effectiveness. By integrating these psychological insights, awareness programs can influence employee behavior and promote better security practices. Security awareness program can be enhanced with proper use of the latest methods. By understanding and applying principles from social psychology, organizations can create more impactful and effective information security awareness programs. This ultimately strengthens their overall security posture and protects against evolving threats.

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