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Last updated on Feb 19, 2025
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Your team is resistant to cybersecurity measures. How can you get them on board to prioritize security?

Your team might resist cybersecurity measures if they don't understand their importance or feel overwhelmed by the changes. To get them on board, focus on making cybersecurity a shared responsibility and a part of your company culture:

  • Educate and inform: Regular training sessions can demystify cybersecurity and explain the real risks of neglect.

  • Open dialogue: Encourage questions and feedback to address concerns and misconceptions.

  • Incentivize compliance: Rewarding adherence to security protocols can motivate your team to take them seriously.

What strategies have worked for you in promoting cybersecurity? Share your thoughts.

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Your team is resistant to cybersecurity measures. How can you get them on board to prioritize security?

Your team might resist cybersecurity measures if they don't understand their importance or feel overwhelmed by the changes. To get them on board, focus on making cybersecurity a shared responsibility and a part of your company culture:

  • Educate and inform: Regular training sessions can demystify cybersecurity and explain the real risks of neglect.

  • Open dialogue: Encourage questions and feedback to address concerns and misconceptions.

  • Incentivize compliance: Rewarding adherence to security protocols can motivate your team to take them seriously.

What strategies have worked for you in promoting cybersecurity? Share your thoughts.

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    MUHAMMAD ALI

    Network and Infrastructure Security | Network Security Engineer | Network Manager | Cyber Security Specialist

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    Show the Impact – Share real breach examples (costs, downtime, reputational harm) to make risks tangible. Make It Easy – Automate (password managers, updates) and integrate security into existing workflows. Educate Briefly – Use short, engaging training (e.g., mock phishing tests) tailored to roles. Lead by Example – Follow practices yourself and celebrate team members who prioritize security. Listen & Adapt – Address objections (e.g., "It’s slow") with solutions like time-saving tools. Key Message: Security isn’t a hurdle—it’s protection for their work and the company. Start small, highlight wins, and keep it practical.

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    Kiran Das

    Proud Indian | Tech Enthusiast | Motivational Speaker | Mentor | Trainer | Auditor

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    Make cybersecurity relatable and essential to their daily work. Show real-world threats, like phishing scams or data breaches, that could impact them personally. Simplify security protocols—avoid jargon and make processes user-friendly. Offer engaging training with practical examples. Reward good security habits and create a culture where everyone feels responsible. Most importantly, lead by example—if leadership prioritizes security, the team will follow.

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    Santosh Kumar FIP, CISSP, PMP, CISA, CHFI, AIGP

    Cybersecurity & Data Protection Leader | CISO & DPO Expertise | GenAI Architect | Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) 🏫 IIT Madras| IIM Indore

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    "The chain of security is only as strong as its most reluctant link." 🎯 Demonstrate real-world consequences with breach stories 🎯 Create security champions within each department 🎯 Gamify security training with leaderboards and rewards 🎯 Implement gradual changes instead of overwhelming shifts 🎯 Show productivity benefits of security measures 🎯 Personalize training to job roles and daily workflows 🎯 Host "security lunch & learns" with pizza incentives 🎯 Create simple, visual security guidance materials 🎯 Celebrate security wins and improvements publicly 🎯 Involve team in security solution selection process 🎯 Use simulations instead of dry presentations 🎯 Connect security measures to protecting customers

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    Folasade Adegoke

    Cybersecurity Leader | Cloud & Risk Expert | Award-Winning Career Coach & Speaker | EdTech Founder | Advisory Board Member | Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch

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    Cybersecurity is as much about people as it is about technology. When teams understand the 'why' behind security measures, adoption becomes easier. I’ve found that making security training relatable—using real-world examples and interactive sessions—helps shift perspectives.

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    Michael Roytman

    Co-Founder at Empirical Security

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    Show them data-backed insights from models—built on real-world telemetry, not assumptions. Demonstrate how a data driven approach identifies vulnerabilities other approaches miss, highlighting specific risks and cost-saving opportunities. Use concrete metrics to prove security investments enhance reliability, efficiency, and resilience.

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    Abdul Wadood Raja

    🚀Helping Nonprofits Secure Funding | Donation Letter Specialist | Experienced Grant Writer | Crafting Compelling Proposals & Letters that Drive Support | Ready to Turn Your Mission into Impact 👇

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    To get your team on board with cybersecurity, lead by example. Demonstrate a commitment to security practices, like using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication. Make cybersecurity part of daily workflows by integrating simple, user-friendly tools. Additionally, share real-world examples of breaches to highlight the risks. When employees see the importance and ease of following protocols, they’re more likely to adopt them. Creating a culture of security through education and consistent reinforcement helps make cybersecurity everyone’s responsibility.

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    Mohamed Elbahrawey
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    As cybersecurity concerned about protecting assests, hence protecting employees from getting tricked by any mean such as social engineering or any other method is a must. Giving periodical training is the key to Achieve this goal, employees need to understand this will not only help them during their job, but also on their daily life as well

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    Kane Prestwood

    Cybersecurity Leader | High-Performance Computing Infrastructure Expert I| Driving Innovation and Excellence in Global Security Operations

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    The most successful rollout of any Cyber Security tools/processes I have been a part of did not succeed at first in reducing the number of clicks on phishing emails. It took our board of directors to insist upon consequences for clicking on those emails, up to including termination if it was a repeat offender. We achieved over 98% success in avoiding users clicking. I am sure this would not help a deployment if senior management was not on board, but the consequences worked in a company of about 80,000 people.

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    Mohyeddin Baghlani

    Senior MSc Software Engineering Leader | AI Innovator | IT Architect | Educator in Programming, Mathematics, Cloud, Big Data | 20+ Years in Tech Education & Mentoring | Python, Java & C++ Expert

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    To effectively engage your team in cybersecurity measures,start by fostering a culture of awareness. Begin with regular educational sessions that clarify the importance of these measures and the potential risks of neglect. Use real-world examples to illustrate the consequences of inadequate security. Encourage open discussions where team members can voice concerns or questions,making them feel valued in the process. Additionally, incorporate interactive training modules that make learning about cybersecurity engaging. Highlight how everyone plays a crucial role in safeguarding the organization. Lastly, ensure that security protocols are clearly communicated and easy to follow,reinforcing a collective responsibility for a secure environment.

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