43% of Employees Lack Regular Cyber Security Training

43% of Employees Lack Regular Cyber Security Training

A survey conducted by GetApp reports 43% of employees do not get regular data security training while 8% have never received any training at all. The report highlights the level of exposure businesses have towards cyberattacks such as ransomware.

This comes as cybersecurity remains one of the most challenging issues for small business owners. Small businesses bear 43% of the brunt of cyber-attacks, opening them up to huge liabilities. This includes business closure. Of those attacked, 60% will go out of business within six months.

Web-based attacks, social engineering and general malware are often the top three culprits of cyber-attacks among small businesses. As the techniques to exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, businesses need to bolster their security.

Web-based attacks, social engineering, and malware are the top three culprits of cyber-attacks, all of which are susceptible to employee vulnerabilities.

43% of Employees Lack Regular Cyber Security Training