As we explored in a previous column, onboarding employees effectively is critical for a security company’s hiring and employee retention success. And as our world and industry grow increasingly connected, making cybersecurity a part of the onboarding process is a necessity. According to Identify Theft Resource Center’s Annual Data Breach Report, there were 1,862 data compromises in 2021 — a 68 percent increase over 2020 — with 1,613 of those directly related to cyberattacks. And the cost of a data breach rose from $3.86 million in 2019 to $4.24 million in 2021.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) recommends creating policies for new hires and offering refresher training for current employees to increase cybersecurity awareness, help prevent incidents and keep data protected.