KnowBe4 today released its whitepaper “A Strategic Framework for Human Risk Management”. The paper outlines the core principles of a modern human risk management (HRM) approach and how organizations can apply the framework to strengthen security culture and drive measurable change in employee behavior.
Separate from a HRM platform, the HRM framework is defined as a strategic, people-centric approach to cybersecurity that measures, manages and reduces the security risks created by human behavior. The new framework comes as a direct response to the escalating cyber landscape where human behavior continues to be a primary attack vector. Moving beyond traditional security awareness programs, the paper calls for a fundamental shift in how organizations perceive and manage the human element of security.
KnowBe4 identifies several core principles that build an effective HRM approach:
- Measure and Benchmark: Understand current human risk levels within an organization using a baseline assessment.
- Engage and Empower: Create a culture where security is a shared responsibility, not just an IT concern.
- Adapt and Personalize: Deliver tailored training and coaching based on individual risk profiles.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation: Use intelligent AI-driven technology to provide real-time feedback, personalized insights and automated interventions.
- Demonstrate Value: Show the measurable impact of the program on the organization’s overall security culture.
Download a copy of the whitepaper, “A Strategic Framework for Human Risk Management”, here.
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KnowBe4 Defines a Holistic Approach to Human Risk Management
KnowBe4 today released its whitepaper “A Strategic Framework for Human Risk Management”. The paper outlines the core principles of a modern human risk management (HRM) approach and how organizations can apply the framework to strengthen security culture and drive measurable change in employee behavior.
Separate from a HRM platform, the HRM framework is defined as a strategic, people-centric approach to cybersecurity that measures, manages and reduces the security risks created by human behavior. The new framework comes as a direct response to the escalating cyber landscape where human behavior continues to be a primary attack vector. Moving beyond traditional security awareness programs, the paper calls for a fundamental shift in how organizations perceive and manage the human element of security.
KnowBe4 identifies several core principles that build an effective HRM approach:
Download a copy of the whitepaper, “A Strategic Framework for Human Risk Management”, here.
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