Technology can block many attacks, but people still open email, answer phones, choose passwords and hold doors. Many incidents begin with a human action, such as clicking a phishing link or approving a fraudulent payment. Security awareness training aims to change behavior so that people become a strong layer of defense rather than the easiest way in.
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