Are Corporate Employees That Fall For Scams – Victims Or Negligent? – 2024
Are Corporate Employees That Fall For Scams – Victims Or Negligent?
An Analysis of the Consequences of Being Scammed in the Corporate Context
Primary Category: Editorial/Commentary
Author:
• Tim McGuinness, Ph.D. – Anthropologist, Scientist, Director of the Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams Inc.
About This Article
A conversation with a leading cybersecurity training company highlighted the prevalent belief that employees responsible for cybersecurity breaches are reckless and negligent. However, this perspective can harm organizational security by creating fear and inhibiting employees from actively participating in remediation efforts.
Recognizing employees as victims of sophisticated social engineering tactics rather than as culprits can foster a more supportive environment, leading to better prevention and recovery from cyberattacks.
