October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month [Video]

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – For those who still resist changing an email password, here are some staggering numbers: 2023 saw cyberattacks affect more than 340 million victims globally. One data breach costs an average of $4.88 million. Compromised business emails cost companies almost $3 BILLION in losses last year.

As the stakes rise and technology evolves, the need for effective cybersecurity intensifies – yet employers and employees struggle to team up when it comes to workplace security. Often, rigid protocols and complex authentication systems frustrate employees and slow productivity – however, a recent research report from Ivanti revealed that only 13% of security professionals prioritize the user experience in the workplace when adopting a cybersecurity program.

But according to the report, “making it easy” isn’t easy. The research identified several challenges to creating a more user-friendly cybersecurity experience, including the surge in availability of Generative AI tools, remote work, and lack of …