Human Factor in Cybersecurity
Human Factor in Cybersecurity: Employees’ Awareness is the Strongest Defense
While organizations invest millions of dollars in the latest technological solutions to protect their systems from cyberattacks, the human factor remains the weakest link and the most vulnerable target. Advanced technologies are capable of blocking many intrusion attempts, but a simple human error can open the door for attackers and expose the organization to severe losses. Studies indicate that more than 80% of security incidents are caused by human errors, such as clicking on phishing links, downloading suspicious files, or unintentionally sharing sensitive information.
Cybercriminals increasingly rely on social engineering tactics, preferring to target individuals with fake emails or malicious links rather than attempting to bypass robust security systems. This highlights the importance of investing in continuous awareness and training for employees, so that each staff member becomes the first line of defense against cyber threats rather than a vulnerability. The more employees are aware, the stronger the organization becomes, transforming the workplace into a secure environment that is difficult to compromise.
In alignment with Saudi Vision 2030, which prioritizes strengthening national cybersecurity, the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has launched the “Phishing Simulation Service” initiative for government and national entities.
This service is part of the digital solutions provided by the Authority to government and national organizations in Saudi Arabia through the National Cybersecurity Services Portal (Haseen), which can be accessed via the following link:
https://haseen.gov.sa/services/phishing-simulation-service?type=entity
Its main objective is to enhance employees’ preparedness and strengthen their cybersecurity awareness by:
- Measure users ‘awareness level about phishing.
- Simulate realistic scenarios of phishing attacks.
- Educating users to act as the first line of defense.
- Educating users to recognize advanced phishing types.
At TCG, we fully support this mission and recognize that an aware employee is one who can distinguish between legitimate and malicious communications, making informed decisions to protect both themselves and their organization.
To support organizations in achieving this goal, TCG consultants follow a structured methodology:
With this approach, TCG transforms employee awareness from a one-time training exercise into a sustainable culture of cybersecurity, empowering employees to become proactive defenders of their organization. To learn more about how we can support your cybersecurity awareness initiatives, please contact us.
