Lancaster University research urges firms to prioritise employee wellbeing for responsible cybersecurity
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Lancaster University research urges firms to prioritise employee wellbeing for responsible cybersecurity
sectors. Researchers use their findings to outline a new model for organisations to follow that illustrates the multiple layers of cybersecurity required in a modern firm.
Using responses and insights from the participants who had between five and 30 years’ experience in the cybersecurity sector, the research team, identifed five different‘ layers’ of responsible cybersecurity needed for an organisation to act responsibly and be adequately protected.
New research led by Lancaster University into‘ responsible’ cybersecurity suggests the wellbeing of those in cybersecurity roles should be a key consideration for firms’ security strategies due to the level of burn out amongst those in high-pressure roles.
The new study is based on 20 in-depth interviews with senior cybersecurity professionals from a range of organisations and
Niki Panteli, Professor of Digital Business at Lancaster University Management School, said:“ Our study highlights interesting findings for the cybersecurity sector to consider but perhaps the most concerning is the level of burnout that was reported amongst our interviewees and the risks this presents to not only individuals’ health, but that of organisations and wider society.
“ Our data suggests that if firms want to act responsibly with their cybersecurity, there is a pressing need to foster a culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and a work-life balance, so that cybersecurity professionals can perform at their best without compromising their health.”
Atos selected by DEFRA as its future end-user services provider
Atos, a global leader in Digital Transformation, has been selected by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs( DEFRA) to transform service desk and end-user services into a single service.
The five-year contract, worth £ 150 million, will improve the efficiency of DEFRA’ s service desk, which manages 34,000 users, through the innovation of technologies including AI, Machine Learning, analytics and automation.
The Atos solution will also make DEFRA’ s service the most environmentally friendly and sustainable UK government digital workplace solution available today. With the help of partners such as IT remanufacturer Circular Computing, Atos will repair, refurbish, remanufacture and re-issue hardware first, ensure minimal packaging and shipments for delivery and donate disused devices to charities and third-party social enterprises.
Michael Herron, Head of UK & I, Atos Group, said:“ We are delighted to be working with DEFRA on their end-user services enabling their team to concentrate on the important work they deliver.
“ We have a track-record of success in this area providing best-inclass services supported by cutting-edge technology platforms that focus on people, planet and productivity.”
Rod Neale, CEO of Circular Computing, said:“ Atos’ s partnership with DEFRA is a clear stepping stone towards wider inclusion of second-life IT within the public sector. It continues our collaborative approach with Atos to spread the word on remanufacturing and the benefits it presents.” �
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