A practical approach to information security awareness in the organization

Abstract

The competitiveness of the global marketplace means that organizations are relying increasingly on information to stay ahead. This information needs to be protected at all costs and the users playa huge role in the protection of this vital asset. All employees need to be educated in the procedures and controls that will secure the organization’s information and the most direct way to do this is by implementing a formal information security awareness program that addresses all aspects of information security awareness and caters for all types of users in the organization.