Eric Zyvith
My name is Eric Zyvith, CISSP, I have spent over 15 years in the cybersecurity industry graduating from Penn State University with a B.S. in Security and Risk Analysis (covering the NSTISSI-4011 INFOSEC curriculum). I have worked in various fields including NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection focusing on cybersecurity of ICS, performing cybersecurity audits for the financial industry, P2P cyberintelligence with a focus on online criminal activity, and for the last 8 years, as an SE and Human
United States of America
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Implementing a Human Risk Management program involves more than the archaic approach of “yearly required training” and phishing assessments. It requires fostering a culture of ongoing improvement, where security is integrated into the organization's everyday operations effectively transitioning from compliance-focused into a true risk-reduction approach using the following strategies. Effectively operationalizing security awareness programs is essential for cultivating a resilient workforce aware of security issues and the role that they play in protecting themselves and the organization. Training approaches must also adapt as the threat landscape evolves, ensuring that organizations remain compliant and equipped to manage risks in a constantly shifting digital environment. By embedding security awareness into their operations, businesses can safeguard their data and personnel, creating a more secure atmosphere for everyone. The Most Effective program is one of Human Risk-Based behavior change. We can quantify risk in a multifaceted way when we combine real world metrics with individual user behaviors to target and educate our riskiest users with a true Human Risk Management Program instead of the classic “one size fit’s all” approach.