Technical Controls as a Driver of Cyber Culture
Most sophisticated cybersecurity organizations have embraced technical controls as a management mechanism. Some organizations have even begun mandating their adoption. Forced technical controls, if integrated appropriately into the culture, can dramatically increase cyber defense capabilities as well as combat employees’ inherent resistance to change.
While proactively initiating change may seem counterintuitive to creating a strong culture, when implemented correctly such a policy underpins and enables the desired behaviors. Required change is efficient and direct, providing employees with less ambiguity and faster results. Forced technical controls, such as Multi-Factor Authentication or Password Managers, paired with an optimized use of employee cyber awareness training can reduce organizational security risk exposure.
About the Authors
Christa Zubic is a Consultant within DayBlink’s Organization & People Center of Excellence and is based in the Vienna, VA office.
Nick Suarez is a Consultant within DayBlink’s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and is based in the Vienna, VA office.
Steven Schmitz is a Consultant within DayBlink’s Cybersecurity Center of Excellence and is based in the Vienna, VA office.