Human Error Causing 90% Of Breaches

Large costs are put onto companies that breach data and human error is a big part of these real world issues with one well known company attempting to cover up their breach.

IBM Security Services 2014 Cyber Security Intelligence Index (crn.com) stated  that 95% of all breaches human error was found to be a major contributing cause. CYBSAFE in 2019 found that 90% of all breaches were human error in the UK.

85% of all breaches were due to human error according to Stanford university with 43% confirming they have made mistakes that compromised their companies security, with many admitting they wouldn’t come forward in a work environment.

Uber in 2018 got fined for $148 million due to having a criminal gain access to 57 million user accounts and 600,000 drivers they attempted to pay the criminal off giving them $100,000 to keep it secret.

Equifax in 2017 they didn’t update their apache framework meaning a known vulnerability was there for months with a fix available. 150 million individuals financial personal information was breached currently the known cost of this came to a total of $1.4 billion.

Due to the size and variation of businesses there are inherently more risks around human error based on volume of individuals with access. However the access and position of a individual is also a key issue around human error.

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Adam Cooke
As the Operations and Compliance Manager, Adam oversees all aspects of the business, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Committed to high standards, he ensures everyone is heard and supported. With a strong background in the railway industry, Adam values rigorous standards and safety. Outside of work, he enjoys dog walking, gardening, and exploring new places and cuisines.
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