Role of human error in successful cyber security breaches

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Assignment:

Cyber security is a system that we all use daily, and the security of our devices rely on human factor system (HFS) in order to be effective. The single largest threat to cyber security is the user (Ahola, 2022), as humans are of varying intellectual levels, have varying levels of dedication and responsibility, and often take shortcuts to accomplish tasks. Mittu and Lawless (2015) say that "system predictions and assessments are currently weak or nonexistent; system defenses need to be practiced, improved, automated where possible (with AI), and metrics established, measured, and reported." By using metrics, cyber security systems can be improved in many areas, and the artificial intelligence (AI) systems that run constantly to prevent security breaches can be programmed with more efficient and effective scripts in order to intercept and mitigate these threats.

Methods of improvement using HFS have been continually implemented, such as CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA (reCAPTCHA Help, 2022), increasingly complex passwords and frequency of changing passwords, biometric verifications, and security awareness training are all examples of the advancements that we have made in cyber security. However, many people see these advancements as an inconvenience and thus they do not implement them or use them as they should. One way to correct this could be to impose strict consequences for violating cyber security. This would only be effective in a business environment unless the personal use affected commercial use. While biometrics have been great advances in cyber security, the cognitive and psychological aspects still need to be addressed, such as the identification of phishing, social engineering, and proper reporting of cyber security intrusions and violations. Any thoughts?

References

Ahola, M. (2022). The Role of Human Error in Successful Cyber Security Breaches. Usecure.

Mittu, R., Lawless, W. (2016). Human Factors in Cybersecurity and the Role for AI. 2015 AAAI Spring Symposium.

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