Time to Adapt:
The State of Human Risk Management in 2024
Our latest research, based on data from 200 security professionals, evaluates whether training can help improve behaviour and reduce risks, or if SA&T resources could be better spent elsewhere.
Report summary
Is security awareness worth the investment? Does it effectively meet its objectives in enhancing security practices? What role does human risk management play in strengthening organisational security?
To explore these questions, we teamed up with independent researcher Opinion Matters* to survey 200 security leaders. Our goal was to assess how well security awareness and training (SA&T) meet expectations and to examine the value of integrating human risk management into current security frameworks.
As employees go about their daily tasks, they face an increasing range and volume of risks. The increased adoption of SaaS and collaboration tools has broadened the landscape for cyber criminals to exploit vulnerabilities.
This is the new normal. It’s time to adapt.
of organisations are carrying out some form of SA&T
of security professionals rank their training as effective or very effective
surveyed experienced a human-related data breach in the last 12 months
Get a view of the market
Explore the current state of security awareness training, understanding why it might not be driving the desired results.
Pinpoint strategic areas for investment
Understand where best to allocate your resources to minimise the risks caused by, and affecting employees.
Discover best practices
Explore how organisations are using human risk management to understand and respond to workplace risks.
Is SA&T worth the investment?
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Contributors
John Scott,
Lead Security Researcher
John is an internal speaker known for his expertise in security culture change. He is also a Certified Instructor for the SANS Institute, teaching classes all around the world on managing human risk. Previously, he worked in a Senior Security Transformation role at BT and was Head of Security Education for the Bank of England for nearly seven years.
Lexie Taylor-East,
Senior Content Marketing Manager
With a decade of experience in B2B marketing and analytics, Lexie has crafted and executed numerous award-winning campaigns. She holds a master's degree in Geopolitics, Territory, and Security from King's College London and writes extensively on technology, cyber security, and human risk management.
Insights from
Opinion Matters
Opinion Matters is an award-winning insight agency. Their consultants create bespoke market research solutions for businesses, organisations, and agencies worldwide. They are experts in creating concepts, implementing and managing projects, analysing results and reporting. The agency operates internationally, offering highly targeted niche panels that are more pertinent to specialist audiences and media requirements.
Opinion Matters abides by and employs members of the Market Research Society and follows the MRS code of conduct and ESOMAR principles. Opinion Matters is also a member of the British Polling Council.
Time To Adapt: The Future of Human Risk Management
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