Human Factors in Cybersecurity

Abstract

Human factors (HFs) play a primary role in cybersecurity. They can either improve the efficiency of security measures or produce susceptibilities that hackers can exploit. Hackers manipulate human error, making an organization's digital content attackable. Employee behavior, decision-making, and communication are all conducive factors that can result in security breaches. In cybersecurity, the human element should be addressed and addressed. Therefore, it's crucial to acknowledge the value of human factors and take integral steps to diminish the associated risks. It is necessary to reduce the hazard of such occurrences to safeguard an organization from data breaches and conserve its reputability and financial security. This protects sensitive data, secures unauthorized access, and prevents malicious performers. This chapter highlights the significance of the human factor in cybersecurity and urges us to take it seriously.