The Human Layer
Humans are the weakest link in any cyber security strategy, and they are alone responsible for 90% of data breaches. Mission-critical assets are protected from a variety of human threats, such as cybercriminals, malevolent insiders, and careless users, by human security controls including phishing simulations and access management rules.
Security Strategy: Education and training, which include instructions on how to recognize and deal with phishing attacks, strong password strategies, system hardening, and cyber security awareness, are the best ways to keep the human layer secure. Access controls are a smart notion for protecting the human layer since they can reduce the amount of harm that could result from a successful attack.
7 Layers of IT security
Looking at the OSI model, it’s evident that more than a few security protocols are required to be fully protected. All potential access points and sites where hackers could obtain access to your network, data, and organization must be carefully considered.
Let’s look at the 7 levels in more detail, how they are vulnerable, and what we can do to secure them with different security strategies.