The Human Factor in Cybersecurity: Understanding and Mitigating Human Error and Behavior Risks

EasyChair Preprint 14921

Abstract

In the realm of cybersecurity, human factors often emerge as critical vulnerabilities, overshadowing technical safeguards and protocols. "The Human Factor in Cybersecurity: Understanding and Mitigating Human Error and Behavior Risks" delves into the intersection of human behavior and cybersecurity, exploring how individual actions, decision-making processes, and organizational culture contribute to security breaches. This study examines various dimensions of human error, from inadvertent mistakes to deliberate malicious activities, and the psychological and sociological factors influencing these behaviors. It also evaluates current strategies and frameworks aimed at mitigating human-related risks, such as training programs, behavioral analytics, and policy interventions. By integrating insights from psychology, behavioral science, and cybersecurity practices, this work seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of how human factors impact security outcomes and offers practical recommendations for enhancing resilience against human error in the digital landscape.

Keyphrases: Policy interventions, Resilience, Security Outcomes, behavioral science

@booklet{EasyChair:14921,
  author    = {Adeyeye Barnabas},
  title     = {The Human Factor in Cybersecurity: Understanding and Mitigating Human Error and Behavior Risks},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14921},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}