- Increase awareness of responsibility: A first step is to raise awareness of the importance of IT security among employees. Training and regular awareness-raising measures can help to strengthen each individual's sense of responsibility. Employees should understand that their actions can have an impact on the security of the entire company.
- Restricting access rights: Individual access rights are another safeguard against potential security risks. Not every employee should have unrestricted access to sensitive data or administrative functions. The targeted assignment of authorizations can limit potential damage.
- Surveillance and monitoring: Implementing user monitoring programs can detect suspicious activities early on and respond accordingly. Transparent communication about these monitoring measures is essential, however, so as not to compromise employee trust.
- Fairness and appreciation: A positive corporate culture based on fairness and appreciation can increase security. Employees who feel they are being treated well are more likely to take responsibility for the company and actively work to ensure safety.
- Data protection and employee retention: To minimize the risk of data export by employees, it is important to take data protection seriously and to take appropriate measures to protect sensitive information. At the same time, the company should ensure high employee retention to reduce frustration and dissatisfaction that could lead to internal security breaches.
- Exercise caution when handling personal information: The trend toward "transparent people" poses an additional challenge. Employees should be encouraged to deal consciously with personal information on the Internet and to maintain privacy. Social engineering attacks based on such information can thus be made more difficult.
- Contracts and regulations: Contracts with employees that contain clear clauses on the handling of IT systems can raise awareness of the human security gap. Transparent regulation of responsibilities makes it clear to every employee what their duties are with regard to IT security.
Conclusion: The human security gap cannot be closed completely, but companies can significantly reduce the risk of security breaches through targeted measures. The combination of technical security precautions and responsible handling of IT resources by employees is the key to a successful security strategy. By focusing on a positive corporate culture that puts employees at the center, companies can raise awareness of the importance of IT security and strengthen their defenses against potential threats. Ultimately, it is up to each individual to protect the company's security, making a valuable contribution to the company's success and continued existence.
