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Your employees are ignoring cybersecurity policies. How can you get them engaged?

Are your cybersecurity measures being overlooked? Share your strategies for boosting employee engagement.

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Your employees are ignoring cybersecurity policies. How can you get them engaged?

Are your cybersecurity measures being overlooked? Share your strategies for boosting employee engagement.

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    Ashwath Kumar

    HR-Business Partner | Change Management and OD | HR Tech Strategist | Employee Experience | Revolutionizing Performance Management | Reward System Architect | Agile Culture Builder

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    Awareness is more important when it comes to cybersecurity and employees should not feel bored and clueless at the same time! I think gamified way of taking this forward would be highly impactful as every individual has to understand that privacy and security of the company is equally important just like their own.

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    Nafeesa Nasreen 🖌

    Your All-in-One Digital Partner ⇒ Strategy⭒Design⭒Content ✎ Simplified at TwinklePixTech ☆

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    Employees ignoring cybersecurity policies? Focus on these key steps: *Make It Relevant* – Share real examples of cyber threats affecting similar businesses to show why policies matter. *Simplify Policies*– Keep guidelines short, clear, and easy to follow. Avoid complex jargon. *Gamify Training*– Use quizzes, challenges, or rewards to make learning engaging. *Run Simulations*– Test employees with phishing drills and security exercises to reinforce awareness. *Lead by Example*– When leadership follows and promotes security measures, employees take them seriously.

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    Rebecca Cousins

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    This is an important topic and close to my heart, given that being cyber secure is key to reputation and risk management for corporate communications. You must create a culture of awareness where cybersecurity is seen as everyone's responsibility. Constant emails on the topic won’t be enough - tailored training sessions can help demystify policies, making them relatable and easy to understand. Sharing real-world examples of breaches can illustrate the impact of neglecting security protocols. Consider gamifying the experience, turning policy adherence into an engaging challenge! Incentives for compliance, like recognition programs or competitions, can motivate engagement. Together, we can cultivate a proactive cybersecurity mindset!

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    Crystal Saleh
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    Engaging employees in cybersecurity requires making it personal, interactive, and easy to follow. Show how it protects their privacy and finances, use phishing simulations and gamification, and simplify policies with clear language. Leadership must set the tone, reinforcing good habits through recognition and incentives. Sharing real-world breaches caused by human error highlights risks, while a no-blame culture encourages reporting mistakes. Clear consequences for failing to follow policies, such as disciplinary action or loss of access, reinforce accountability. Since threats evolve, regular training and updates keep employees aware and engaged, strengthening security.

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    SONIA-ROSE LYLE, CAPM

    Customer Service Representative Seeking Cyber Security Roles | CSR at Accenture

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    To combat overlooked cybersecurity measures, prioritize engaging employees through interactive and relatable training programs, moving beyond dry presentations. Gamify security awareness, offering rewards and recognition for participation and demonstrating positive security behaviors. Foster a culture of open communication, encouraging employees to report suspicious activities without fear of reprisal. Regularly share real-world examples and success stories, showcasing the tangible impact of their vigilance on the organization's security.

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    Amit Goriwale

    Senior Consultant at ATOS

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    To engage employees in cybersecurity policies, we can follow points below: Use easy-to-understand guidelines instead of complex rules. Show real-life examples of cyber threats and their impact. Provide easy-to-use tools for secure logins and data protection. Conduct phishing tests to improve awareness.

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    Robin Thomas

    Entrepreneur | CEO | IT & Cybersecurity Consultant | DevOps & Cloud Specialist | Software Architect | GRC & Compliance Expert | Cloud & Infrastructure Security Consultant

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    To get employees engaged, it's crucial to make cybersecurity policies relatable and easy to follow. Regular training sessions, clear communication, and reinforcing the importance of cybersecurity through real-world examples can help. Also, incentivizing compliance and creating a culture of accountability can significantly improve engagement.

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    Jari Mikkonen

    Professional analyst expert | Professional Self-Leadership | Digital content creator | Pro Gamer | Finnish and English language customer service #sisällöntuotanto #Talotekniikka #Tietotekniikka #sisällöntuottaja

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    I like the information security and cybersecurity of the training session. If they still do not follow this policy, I will inform them that we will check every month with a separate practice spam message and other security measures to see if everyone has understood the policy and how to respond to cybersecurity risks

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    Rashad Bakirov

    Senior Cloud Consultant | Microsoft 365 Security | Compliance | Data Governance | Cybersecurity | ISO-27001 Security Officer Role

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    😄 Give them no chance to ignore it! Turn security training into mandatory fun – quizzes, memes, and maybe a fake phishing email named “Free Pizza 🍕”! Because if they laugh and learn, they’ll never forget it.

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    Gaurav Tripathi

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    Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT concern—it’s a workplace culture issue. I drive engagement by making policies relatable, integrating real-world impact stories, and using gamified learning instead of rigid rules. Personalized training, leadership advocacy, and clear accountability reinforce its importance. When employees see cybersecurity as protecting their work, not just following rules, compliance turns into commitment.

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