Which of the following is the most damaging way that employees put your organization at risk of a security vulnerability?

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Intentionally Leaking data or intellectual property (criminal insider attack)15%

Downloading a compromised file / Clicking on a malicious link37%

Phishing Emails30%

Using unauthorized apps/tools/devices etc.12%

Insufficient Passwords2%

Mishandling sensitive data

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CIO in Education4 years ago

I’d vote for a tie between downloading a malicious link and phishing emails. They are almost the same percentage and each can equally put as at enhanced risk.

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