Cybersecurity presentation to veterans in Seattle

Another newer issue is that “the transition from a fully remote to a partially on-site work environment creates substantive cybersecurity concerns based on the ongoing mental health crisis,’’ said IEEE senior member Kayne McGladrey. As some businesses attempt to mandate a return to the office, they should be aware of the mental health challenges employees are facing, he said. “Research shows a significant decline in workers’ mental well-being, resulting in stress and anxiety. These mental states can negatively affect decision-making and lead to cybersecurity lapses.”

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McGladrey advocated for “persistent engagement” with employees on cybersecurity risks as well as testing. Testing can include fake phishing attacks to see what “your users are susceptible to,” he said. The IRS has warned that phishing attacks are a top HR threat.