Forrester Report: The Complexities Of Human-Element Breaches

Forrester’s new report, “Deconstructing Human-Element Breaches,” highlights the multifaceted risks posed by humans in cybersecurity, including security culture, insider threats, and emerging attack methods. The report introduces a “wheel of human-element breaches” to categorize breaches and a Human-Element Breach Control Matrix to balance training with technical safeguards. The report also explores the rise of human risk management (HRM) as a more comprehensive approach to addressing human risk beyond traditional security awareness and training.