Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 19 | Page 34

EDITOR’S QUESTION Today, businesses face threats from bad actors across the globe. From ransomware to social engineering, hackers are trying new and inventive ways to get access to information they’re not privy to. And – alongside technology – employees play a critical role in safeguarding against those with malicious intent. In order to build a risk-averse culture, employees must be educated, trained and actively engaged as part of the organisation’s cybersecurity strategy. Organisations must ensure their employees understand and appreciate the onus is on them as the last line of defence to help protect their organisation from data theft and critical information being compromised. “ THERE WILL BE A SHORTFALL OF 1.8 MILLION INFORMATION SECURITY WORKERS BY 2022. www.intelligentcio.com