UK businesses are facing a pressing cyber risk due to employees' reluctance to report suspected cyber attacks. A survey revealed that 39% of office workers would not inform their cybersecurity teams about potential breaches, despite being aware of cyber threats. British employees have a higher awareness of ransomware compared to those in France and Germany. Reasons for silence include fear of blame and trouble, with some opting to address issues independently. There is a pressing need for a cultural shift within organizations to encourage transparency and support for employees in recognizing and reporting cyber threats.
Staying silent if they suspect a malicious cyber attack is quite possibly the worst thing an employee could do, particularly when they claim to know the dangers.
This reluctance to speak up leaves organizations in the dark and vulnerable to serious damage to the business.
We need to create a workplace culture where people feel comfortable raising the alarm and are properly trained on how to recognize a cyber threat.
17% wouldn't want people to think it was their fault, with the same number worried they'd get into trouble.
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